A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 8

"Sorry for what? Explain yourself. What did you do that makes you think you owe me an apology?" Calliope smirked. "Lisette, why do you always feel the need to say sorry? If you really mean it, then get on your knees and apologize! Is 'sorry' just a word to you? So, if I just killed you and said 'sorry,' would that fix everything?"

"Callie..."Lisette was taken aback by Calliope's sudden outburst of anger.

Her face turned a bit pale.

"Calliope, what on earth is going on with you? What did Lisette ever do to you to deserve this?"

Zelda stepped protectively in front of Lisette. "Why don't you start by explaining what happened at the wedding yesterday?"

"What happened? Didn't you see it all? I married Silas. Is there a problem with that?"

"Are you out of your mind?" Zelda said, exasperated. "Do you really think you can handle someone like Silas? Do you think you're good enough for him?

And what about Gideon? Weren't you head over heels for him? Why can't you ever get anything right, not even keeping your man?"

us what exactly happened yesterday. We need

what about Gideon? Did you do something to upset him again? You better make it up to him, or who else are you going to

back again. And

day to run after his old flame is my fault? Why am I not good enough for Silas? Am I really that worthless in your eyes? Do I have to beg them to marry me? Is my life over if I

you always have to

are just looking out for you!"

"If they really cared, they'd give me back what Grandpa left for me!" She

brooch Grandpa left me? Didn't you say you just

as she took a step

have any sense of propriety? My things

paled, then hardened. "I...I'll go get them for

you still haven't explained yourself. Why are you being so

swung her hand toward Calliope's

Calliope was faster. She caught Zelda's wrist midair, gripping it firmly before