A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 42

Gideon was out shopping with Yvette, his arms loaded with bags filled with things he had bought for her. As they turned a corner, they suddenly came face to face with Calliope and Portia.

"Well, isn't this just my unlucky day!"

Portia glanced at Yvette before turning her gaze on Gideon. "Mr. Baker, out shopping with your lover? Funny, when you were with our dear Callie, I don't recall you buying her anything. But here you are, showering gifts on your little affair.

But you know what they say, put lipstick on a pig, and it's still a pig. Those clothes don't suit her at all." Yvette, feeling small, tried to hide behind Gideon as soon as she spotted Calliope.

you've got it all wrong," Yvette stammered. "Gideon and I aren't like that. On your wedding day, I had a bit of an emergency. I never

nervously to Calliope, expecting an outburst from the woman known for her fiery temper. But

feel a pang of insecurity. Having grown up in a small town, she still

elegance that Yvette could only dream of. Calliope took a leisurely sip of her iced coffee, her eyes

lips, she sauntered off

watched her go, feeling a bit

had hinted at wanting something similar, but Gideon hadn't picked up on it. She couldn't directly ask him either, fearing that he'd think she was only after his

us? I'm sorry. Maybe you should try talking to her again... you know,

jewelry store. Inside, Calliope seemed unaffected by their encounter, trying on