Chapter 114

Calliope finished her shopping and went straight back to the apartment. She glanced at Mia, who was busy cleaning. "Mia, make a couple more dishes tonight," she said casually. After a beat, she added, "Let's do roast chicken and meatloaf." Those were Conrad's favorites. She pulled out her phone and opened the chat box with him. [I asked Mia to cook your favorite dishes. You coming home for dinner?] Message sent successfully. But still, no reply-totally radio silent. Calliope pressed her lips together and headed back to the bedroom. She opened a drawer in her vanity and found the crystal bracelet. The cool beads wrapped around her wrist, and for some reason, it reminded her of the warmth of Conrad's hand when he held hers. She raised her arm under the desk lamp, adjusting the angle a few times, and finally took a snap. In the photo, her fair skin and the sparkling bracelet just lit each other up-almost stunningly beautiful. She sent it. [I'm wearing it.] Still no response. Frustrated, s