A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

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.

enjoying the fish. It's peaceful. Inside, it's either too quiet or too loud,

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

Eamon with a playful grin, Calliope suggested, "How about I

with hope, darting to

his gaze, Calliope quickly realized his

that's not what I meant!" she laughed, her cheeks flushing. "I have a big

sgoneline

How about I bring it

face fell slightly. "I thought

been on her mind. She recalled seeing Yvette earlier and the concern about her pregnancy, which seemed fraught

wanting him to get his hopes up