A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Eamon had arranged a family dinner that night.

It was Silas's idea, really. What was supposed to be the wedding ceremony for Calliope and Gideon had

transformed into a wedding for Calliope and him.

Knowing the family would be buzzing with questions, Silas suggested to Eamon that they host a family dinner

and set the record straight.

Eamon, who had always indulged Silas, his adopted son, and he was also quite fond of Calliope. Seeing the logic

in Silas's proposal, he wasted no tin arranging the gathering.

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Silas had slast-minute business to handle, so Calliope arrived at the Baker family estate with Damien.

"Damien, you don't have to stick tolike glue," she said, casting him a glance.

"Mr. Myers insisted that | stay close and protect you, even here," Damien replied, unwavering in his duty.

Knowing it was futile to argue, Calliope let him tag along.

Since it was her first formal appearance as Silas's wife, Mavis and Portia had helped her pick out a striking outfit

to make a memorable entrance at the gathering.

When she stepped in, every branch of the Baker family had already shown up, eager to witness the spectacle

firsthand. The room was buzzed with scattered conversations, with those on good terms sitting together, and

those less friendly keeping their distance.

Eamon sat comfortably in his armchair, listening to the chatter around him.

The moment Calliope appeared at the doorway, all eyes turned toward her.

"Long tno see." Her lips curved into a small, mischievous smile, her eyes sparkling with captivating charm.

Everyone in the Baker family knew about her past infatuation with Gideon, and her frequent appearances at their

family dinners made her no stranger to them.

Naturally, the whispers grew louder as she entered, with everyone gossiping about the tangled web involving

Calliope, Gideon, and Silas.

"Well, if it isn't Calliope! It's been a while, hasn't it? You're looking even more stunning!"

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The first to speak was Verity, from the third son's family. Gideon's father was the second son, and there had

always been tension between the second and third branches of the family, leading to constant rivalry. Calliope

had never been fond of Verity, largely because of her connection to Gideon. But now, she found Verity less

disagreeable.

In the past, Verity had warned her that Gideon and his family were trouble, advising her to let go of him. At the

time, Calliope hadn't believed her.

Looking back now, Calliope realized Verity's warnings had been sincere, not just an attempt to stir the pot. "See,

a woman really does glow when she marries the right man!" Verity grinned. "Fleur, aren't you pleased now? You

never thought much of Calliope, and now she's not marrying your precious Gideon. She's marrying Silas instead.

They make a good match. If you ask me, it's not Calliope who wasn't good enough for Gideon, but Gideon who

wasn't good enough for Calliope!"