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?"

glancing at Calliope with raised eyebrows and a hint of disapproval. "Calliope, tell us what exactly happened yesterday. We need to understand the situation before we can fix it. We owe Mr. Myers a proper thank you,

better make it up to

then back again.

wedding 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

have to

just looking out for you!" Lisette chimed

they'd give me back what Grandpa

me? Didn't you say you just wanted to borrow them? Or did you plan on keeping

sharpened as she took a

adopted daughter, don't you have any sense of propriety? My things are not yours. They were left

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

you still haven't explained yourself. Why are

her hand toward Calliope's

wrist midair, gripping it firmly before the slap