Chapter 381

In the backyard, Calliope soon found Eamon basking in the afternoon sun. He lounged leisurely, watching the koi fish glide gracefully in his pond.

Hearing the gentle rustle of footsteps, he turned his head and found Calliope trying to sneak up on him for a playful scare.

Realizing she got caught, Calliope puffed out her cheeks in mock frustration. "You're sharper than a hawk, Eamon! I was so careful, and you still caught me!"

"Well, you know, this old man still has a few tricks up his sleeve. Fit as a fiddle!" Eamon chuckled, his eyes twinkling with humor. "Come on over and keep me company with a game of chess!"

Calliope quickly sat across from Eamon. "What are you doing hiding out in the backyard today? Feeling shy, avoiding everyone?"

"Shy? At my age, I've got a skin as thick as a castle wall!" Eamon laughed, shaking his head.

"Then why are you out here?" Calliope asked, curious.

it's either too quiet or too loud, depending on the crowd." Eamon

and a few staff, it's too quiet. But when everyone's around, it's like

playful grin, Calliope suggested, "How about I find you a new playmate? I'm sure you'd

lit up with hope, darting to

gaze, Calliope

what I meant!" she laughed, her cheeks flushing. "I have a

sgoneline

good at chess. How about I bring it over

face fell slightly. "I thought I was getting

seeing Yvette earlier and the concern about her pregnancy, which seemed fraught

him to get

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