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,

cheering for you again? You're lucky, having two sisters.

Valerian's expression soured.

noticed, your sister's quite the

even prettier. Lisette may have her makeup on, but she's missing

next time, will you? You always seem so impatient. Why

Valerian's scowl deepened.

him race, he never brought her along to meet his friends. He always thought she was embarrassing, lacking social graces, and didn't have the refinement or education he admired. In

post-race dinners, but his dislike of her

She was polite, stylish, great at socializing, knew how to handle her drinks, and

you think. Sure, she looks nice, but she's got a weird temper, not much fun at all." Valerian remarked, "She grew

His friend shrugged. "Well, Lisette is definitely more

...

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

care about you. You should know I grew up