Chapter 37

The race was about to start.

Calliope stood by the sidelines, watching Norton climb into his car. As he settled in, he glanced back at her and flashed a quick hand gesture.

Calliope returned the gesture with a big heart sign, her face beaming with a broad smile.

"Go get 'em, my dear bro!"

Her voice was loud enough that Valerian caught every word.

The way how she called Norton was like nails on a chalkboard to him. He was her actual brother, yet here she was, cheering for someone else with smiles.

A wave of irritation swept over him, especially when someone nearby, clueless about the situation,

and said, "Hey, man, your sister's cheering for you again? You're lucky, having two sisters. Think you

Valerian's expression soured.

sister's quite the looker. How come I

you compare, she seems even prettier. Lisette may have

me next time, will you? You always seem so impatient. Why don't you ever bring such a pretty

Valerian's scowl deepened.

social graces, and

his dislike of her

at socializing, knew how to handle her drinks, and

a weird temper, not much fun at all." Valerian remarked, "She grew up in the sticks, so we're not that

so?" His friend shrugged. "Well, Lisette is

...

the track. With Valerian absent, Lisette sidled up to Calliope, a hint of

provoke Valerian, he won't care about you. You should know I grew up with them. In their hearts and eyes,

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