Chapter 364

Calliope Godfrey listened to Charles Sterling speak with that warm, gentle tone of his, the tension in her heart easing just a little. She shook her head softly. “How could I ever blame you, Uncle Charles? You’ve always treated me so kindly. I remember all of it.” Charles smiled, genuinely pleased. “That’s good to hear. Really good.” He let out a sigh, voice tinged with nostalgia. “You know, I’ve watched you grow up. Honestly, you've always felt like more than just a niece—almost like another daughter to me.” “If it weren’t for that childhood engagement with Lucien... your Aunt Vivian and I had talked about making you our goddaughter. But... well...” His sigh this time was long and heavy, full of regret. Calliope dropped her gaze, not saying a word. But then, Charles’s tone shifted, faster than she expected. Behind that refined look in his eyes, there was suddenly something sharp. “Calliope, be real with me... do you still have feelings for Lucien?” Just as she opened her mouth, he lif