Chapter 79

Quentin and the other two were completely baffled by Calliope’s sudden change in demeanor. They hadn’t gone through the same experiences as Calliope, who seemed to remember another lifetime where things were different.

Despite this, they always adored Calliope. The three brothers were an impressive bunch, each formidable in their own right. They treated Calliope like their own little sister. Their grandfather, before he passed away, had entrusted them to look out for her.

But things got complicated when Calliope returned to the Jewell family, and her heart got tangled up in a messy romance. Someone had stirred the pot, causing a rift between them. During that time, Calliope became distant. She stopped confiding in them, and not wanting to upset her, they kept their distance, only stepping in to help her from the shadows when she needed it.

Now, with Calliope suddenly warm and affectionate again, they were over the moon, even if they tried not to show it. They were a steady bunch, after all.

Quentin, the eldest, was especially composed, maintaining his cool, big brother demeanor. “Did someone upset you?” he asked, his voice calm yet carrying a hint of authority. His handsome face was set in a serious expression, eyes sharp and watchful.

Despite his youth, Quentin managed a few elite special forces teams. He was often away on missions or training new recruits, seldom hanging out.

His team was made up of some of the best, each member more skilled than the last. Quentin himself had a unique role in a very special department, which meant he always had a way to help Calliope, no matter the issue.

Calliope shook her head quickly, brushing away her tears. “No, I just missed you guys.”

The brothers sighed heavily in relief.

With a playful hint in her tone, Calliope continued, “You guys are always so busy! Sometimes it’s hard to even catch a glimpse of you!”

“Are you kidding me, Callie?” Julius let out a wry smile, “If you wanna see us, we’d drop anything for you! It’s you who’s been caught up with some guy and forgot about us!”

At the mention of some guy, the room fell quiet. Julius and Norton both glanced at Quentin, clearly leaving the delicate questioning to their level-headed eldest brother.

“Callie, before Grandpa passed away, he instructed us to always take care of you, no matter what. Even though we’ve not been in touch much since you went back to the Jewell family, we’ve always seen you as our sister.”

He paused, his voice firm. “You’ve got a father, but when it comes to important decisions like marriage, we have to step in. Don’t feel it's annoying.”

Norton and Julius nodded, looking concerned. They knew Calliope had feelings for Gideon. Though they hadn’t been invited to the wedding, they’d heard the rumors about what happened – that Gideon had let her down, leading Calliope to marry Gideon’s uncle, Silas, instead.

They’d only heard the gossip, though, having no idea what exactly had happened and wanted to hear the truth from Calliope herself.

“So, what really happened with the last-minute groom swap at the wedding?” Quentin asked seriously, “Did Gideon do something to hurt you?”

Chapter 80