Chapter 229

“They probably won’t believe it.”

She knew exactly how the Jewells saw her. To them, she was useless – someone with no skills, no ambition, and no real value.

Not that she cared.

Calliope shrugged. “There’s no need to go out of the way to tell them. They’ll find out eventually.”

After all, she had already decided to resume her work – helping people, saving lives. Word would spread. And once it did, people would start to realize who she really was.

“Exactly! Mommy, you’re amazing and brilliant. One day, they’ll regret losing such an incredible lady!”

You’re exceptional. My mentor always says you’re blessed – someone who brings good fortune not just to yourself, but to those around you. If they lost you, well… bad luck for them!”

Calliope and Baber chatted for a while until she was ready to end the call.

“Mommy, don’t forget to pick me up tomorrow!” Baber reminded her.

“Of course, you little thing. When have I ever broken a promise to you?” Calliope let out a wry smile.

“Just making sure!” Baber grinned, blowing her a playful kiss. “See you tomorrow, Mommy! Bye–bye!”

“Bye–bye!”

Calliope waved at the screen as the call ended. But the moment she lowered her phone, she felt a cold, heavy presence behind her.

She turned sharply, and there stood Silas, whose expression was sour and unreadable. He’d been standing behind her, somehow his whole demeanor radiating an unsettling chill. His jaw was tight, his eyes dark with something she couldn’t quite place.

“What’s wrong? Something’s up?”

Calliope sensed Silas wasn’t pleased and stood up abruptly.

Silas, noticing her hesitation, felt a mix of emotions. She was having a video call with someone, and he had unmistakably heard the other call her “Mommy.”

There were things about her he still didn’t know, secrets she hadn’t told him.

He stared at Calliope, waiting – hoping she’d come clean on her own. But she didn’t mention the topic.

“You haven’t eaten yet, have you? I’ll heat up some food. I haven’t eaten either. Let’s have it together.”

“Alright,” Silas answered, his heart heavy.

Unaware of his thoughts, Calliope only felt he was not in a good mood, suspecting he might have run into some problems.

“Did something happen? If you don’t mind, you can talk to me. I may not be able to fix it, but sometimes it helps just to share.”

“It’s nothing.”

Silas mused for a while before asking, “Is there anything you want to tell me?”

“What thing?” Calliope paused. She searched her mind, wondering if she had forgotten something important.

But… nothing came to mind.

He was looking at her like he expected her to say something, even though she couldn’t really offer him any topic.

After a moment, realization dawned on her. “Are you upset because you think I’m hiding something from you?”

“Yes, I just want you to be honest with me. No matter what it is, I can handle it. We’re a couple, Calliope.”

He looked serious.

Calliope nodded. “You’re right. Keeping secrets isn’t good. I should just tell you the truth. But promise me you won’t get mad once I do.”

Silas felt his pulse quicken, looking at her with a mix of concern and anticipation.

He had prepared himself for this. If she had a child, he would accept it. He would accept everything about her, as long as she was happy.