A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 82

She glanced at Calliope with a pout, "Callie, is that really what you've been saying about me out there?" Huh? She hadn't said anything and yet here she was, slurred by Lisette without reason.

"Callie, how could you say that about Lisette? Don't you know how pure and kind she is?" Horatio looked at Calliope in disbelief.

"Honestly, I didn't," Calliope shrugged. "And it seems like you don't really either."

Horatio furrowed his brows and took a deep breath.

Then he looked up at Quentin, saying, "Quentin Sutton, I've heard of you. There's been a

misunderstanding, and I apologize."

of resignation and said, "Callie, I'm your big brother.

at her. I just told the

probably didn't mean it," Lisette said in a voice as sweet as an angel, tugging on the edge of

and then at Calliope with disappointment in

be a challenge," Calliope pouted, failing

Horatio sighed. "You grew up spoiled by Grandpa, so you're a bit

Just as he was about

signaled him to hold back. She was just as skilled as Quentin, if not more, so her silent strength was enough to convey her message

uneasy. Despite being a big brother himself, Horatio felt

Since you're claiming that title, let me do you a favor and give you a heads-up." Calliope glanced at Horatio's legs. "You might want to get your legs checked out.

you say?" Horatio's brows knitted tightly

that? He's doing well, how can you say he'll be back in a wheelchair!" Lisette exclaimed,