A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 125

"I don't have a daughter like her!" Zelda wiped her face, her voice bursting with anger. "From now on, Lisette, you're my only daughter. I'll never acknowledge her again!"

There was a glint of something sharp in her eyes, a finality that couldn't be mistaken.

She was determined to sever all ties with Calliope. She had doubts from the beginning about having this daughter, and after all these years, Calliope had only let her down.

This time, Zelda's fury was beyond measure. She made up her mind to announce at the birthday party that the Jewell family would cut off all relations with Calliope.

Zelda wanted the whole world to know she didn't have such a daughter. Lisette was more than enough for her.

At Kirin Fondue.

Calliope looked at Silas, surprised by his sudden appearance. She wondered how he even knew she was there. But then again, with his influence in Capitalton, there wasn't much someone like Silas couldn't find out.

Silas looked at her intently, his gaze a mix of warmth and concern. He ruffled her hair, a gesture filled with affection and worry. "Why did they come to see you?"

expected to witness such a scene. Zelda and Valerian showing up at the diner to make

briefly, her eyes

and a brother condemning her, saying he'd regret

stood by

you believe what they said?" Calliope asked, her eyes searching his

are, betterz than anyone else. Whether your reputation is good or bad, it doesn't matter. You're Mrs. Myers, my wife, my

even my mother says I'm no good. Doesn't it ever

or waver?" Calliope's

like stars in

deserving," Silas said softly. "Are

treated her, compared to how they did, stirred

if the whole

you, I'll still be here." Silas gently brushed her cheek. "You're the best,

en

into his deep eyes, feeling like she was gazing into an