A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 377

Verity sat comfortably on the couch, sipping her coffee with the air of someone watching an amusing sitcom. Her eyes flicked between Calliope and Gideon, clearly enjoying the unfolding drama.

After a while, she couldn't help but interrupt, "So, Gideon, second thoughts yet?"

She raised an eyebrow, her tone teasing. "The wedding's just around the corner. Backing out now would be a disaster!"

She smirked, recalling, "Remember the last wedding fiasco? Silas had to step in and save the day. If you mess this up again, I wouldn't be surprised if your grandfather sent you packing from the Baker family!"

Gideon shot her an annoyed glance. "Verity, I've got it under control. Thanks."

"Really?" Verity shrugged nonchalantly. "Just a friendly reminder. If you're thinking of calling it off, you'd better do it sooner rather than later. Your parents won't be thrilled, and they'll probably drag you down the aisle if they have to."

Gideon gave Verity a lingering look but said nothing, his gaze drifting toward Calliope.

was busy with her phone. She texted Silas, assuring him she was being good and hadn't paid much attention to Gideon, though he tried to

"Texting Silas, huh, Callie? It seems like things are pretty

a shade paler

in, clearly enjoying the moment. "Gideon, don't tell me you're still in love with Callie. She's not your ex anymore, and she's certainly not the one you left at the altar. She's family now! In our kind of family, appearances matter. You can't do whatever you please, or people will

care less if Gideon's wedding plans fell

she turned to Calliope. "Callie, I'm heading over

that, Verity left, and soon enough, everyone else found reasons to scatter, leaving Calliope and

intensely. "Callie, I've been having second

focus on her phone, tapping away messages

feeling a sting

loved you. That hever changed. Our wedding back then... it wasn't what you

was