A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 68

As Monty took in the room around him, it struck him that Callie's world was lacking in so many ways. Compared to Lisette's princess-themed bedroom, Callie's room was downright tiny, furnished with cast- offs and outdated pieces. It was as if everything had been cobbled together as an afterthought, some of it even items Lisette no longer wanted.

Monty stood there, lost in thought. He realized he had somehow overlooked this disparity.

Everyone always said Lisette was their little lucky charm, and everything revolved around her.

Monty fell silent for a moment.

But Zelda came and grumbled beside him, a mix of anger and frustration in her voice.

"Honey, have you sorted out Lisette's issue yet? What are you doing standing in front of that room?

form. She nearly

maybe we've been a bit neglectful

Zelda snapped, as if he had hit a nerve. "We've given her food, clothes. It's not our fault she hasn't made anything of herself. She's always causing trouble at school and later in the workplace.

rising. "She had the same chances. But no, she never appreciated it, never tried hard enough. If she wasn't as good as Lisette, that's one thing. Mediocrity can still be kind and respectful, but

She nearly ran our company

was worked up, her frustration boiling

her own daughter, but she felt exhausted, like Calliope had pushed

him a fierce look, insisting that Calliope

seems to have a soft spot for Callie. We should treat Callie a

up soon, and Callie's must be around the same time too. Let's plan a birthday party and invite Mr.

birthdays together, so let's do that again. Plus, I've got some business to discuss with Mr. Myers. There's a project I'm interested

skeptical. "You really think Mr.