A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

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,

for you again? You're lucky, having two sisters. Think you could spare

Valerian's expression soured.

your sister's quite

may have her makeup on, but

so impatient. Why don't you ever bring such a

Valerian's scowl deepened.

Calliope came to watch him race, he never brought her along to meet his friends. He always thought she was embarrassing, lacking social graces, and didn't

to the post-race dinners, but his dislike of

handle her drinks, and showcased various talents. Having Lisette by his side always earned him praise. He

you think. Sure, she looks nice, but she's got 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

...

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

know I grew up with them. In their hearts and eyes, I'm