Chapter 202 In the diner , Big Guy and the others were extremely grateful .
They started to try on the gifts one by one .
There was a shiny watch , a sleek helmet , and a dapper tie , each more expensive than the last .
They were worth thousands if not tens of thousands , not the kind of stuff youd expect to see in a cozy little diner like this .
While trying them on , they were showing them off to Calliope .
Calliope just smiled and told them how great they looked .
Do you think this suits me , Calliope ? one of them asked , adjusting the watch on his wrist .
Absolutely , she replied with a grin , her eyes sparkling with genuine delight .
Across the street , Horatio and his brothers stood silently , peering inside .
They watched Calliope laugh and joke , her face relaxed and joyful .
It had been so long since theyd seen her smile like that .
Every time they got together , it was always about Lisette , always ending in some heated arguments .
Calliope would refuse to apologize , growing more distant with each confrontation .
And now , she rarely smiled around them , her innocence and warmth a distant memory .
Through the glass , they saw a glimpse of the little girl who had first joined the Jewell family , who was shy but endearing .
As the youngest and only daughter , her three brothers doted on her .
Theyd wanted to give her everything and protect her .
Yes , they had been good to her once .
But she was always competing with Lisette and causing trouble .
Lisette was the picture of perfection obedient , bright , and successful .
On the other hand , Calliope was rebellious , getting expelled , chasing after rich men … It was her fault .
She deserved it ! Theyd given her plenty of chances .
She didnt want them .
Who else could she blame ? -With those thoughts , they turned away and got into their car , driving off into the evening .
Back in the diners courtyard , Calliope leaned against a stone table , deep in thought .
Shed noticed Horatios leg seemed weaker than before .
He might soon need a wheelchair again .
Her mind drifted back to the time shed helped him recover .
His spinal nerve damage required long term acupuncture treatment .
Shed known that .
But he had never acknowledged her help , never appreciated it .
He only trusted Lisette .

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Let him go to Lisette then .
Calliope thought .
If her patient refused treatment , how could she be blamed ? With a light chuckle , Calliope shrugged off the thoughts .
She remembered shed promised to visit Silas at the Baker Group .
Checking the time , she bid farewell to her friends and left for the companys headquarters .
At the Baker Group building , Calliope took a deep breath and walked inside .
The receptionist eyed her warily .
Excuse me , miss , you dont seem to be with our company .
Do you have business here ? Im here to see Mr.
Myers , Calliope replied confidently .
You need an appointment to see Mr.
Myers .
Do you have one ? The receptionist looked her up and down , eyebrows knitting together in skepticism .