A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 133

"Nothing much!" Portia huffed, getting up with a playful grin. "Just ensure you treat Callie well. Since you're here, I'll leave you two alone.

She grabbed her purse and skipped toward the door. Just as she reached the doorway, she turned back, leaning against the frame with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Darling, don't forget about me when the fun starts!"

She winked at Calliope, twirled around, and bounced out of the room.

Calliope watched her leave, her mind drifting into thought. She had been caught up with her affairs lately and almost forgot about the whirlwind in Portia's life. She'd have to find time to catch up with Fintan soon. "What were you two chatting about?" Silas asked as he walked in, his tall figure casting a shadow.

"Just gossiping a bit," Calliope replied with a sly smile, closing her laptop. "Eamon filled you in, didn't he?" "Yeah, he called me right after speaking with you and told me to pick you up." Silas paused. "You know, if you don't want to go, you don't have to.

He understood. Calliope might still care about Gideon. After all, she had loved him once, giving so much of herself to him. Witnessing someone she once adored marry another could be a bitter pill.

sting of that pain

drama today," Calliope said with excitement. "Fleur's personality clashes with Yvette's. She's sure to give her a

keep the peace when Fleur stirred up trouble. Looking back, it seemed ridiculous how much she tolerated to win

in the hot seat, Calliope was more

of sadness, only

to Silas's car. Like a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat,

a slice from Azure Bakery?" Calliope's eyes lit up at the

you'd like it. Picked it up on the way," Silas said casually. "We probably won't eat

Calliope said, already nibbling on the cake.

driver's seat, Fagan silently

the way," indeed. They

was a nightmare. Yet Mr. Myers insisted on standing in line, claiming