A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 70

"Hey Archie, how's everything back home?" Calliope asked.

"Yeah, it's all good," Archie replied, trying not to give too much away.

"But enough about that, let's grab a drink! I've got some stuff going on, might be heading overseas for a few days.

"You're always the busy one," Portia teased with a grin. "Just don't forget to bring us back some souvenirs!"

"No problem."

After some light-hearted chatter, Calliope excused herself to the restroom. As she stepped out, she felt a tap on her shoulder.

Turning around, she was met by Gideon, who was clearly a bit tipsy.

"Calliope, I knew it was you!"

Calliope against the wall, gripping

my money, my shares, everything from me! Calliope, you've changed. I hardly recognize you anymore. Why are you doing

his bleary eyes trying

The more he stared, the angrier he got, his confusion fueling

my uncle over me? You're mine, Calliope, you're supposed to be mine! Calliope, don't

inches from Calliope's. Staying composed, Calliope calmly pushed back

steady as she

How dare you

on her chin, leaning in as

and with a swift move,

his head, and

hit me! When did you start standing up to me like this, Calliope? It's you who's been clinging to me. Why

blind

pain. You still love me,

clutched his chest and