A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 146

The room buzzed with a cheerful energy, filled with friends and family, no outsiders in sight. Everyone was genuinely wishing her a happy birthday.

"Come on, make a wish and blow out the candles!" someone called out with a playful nudge.

Silas leaned in close to Calliope's ear, his voice just a soft whisper meant only for her, "Happy birthday, darling. Make a wish."

"Thank you!" Calliope replied, glancing around at everyone, feeling a lump in her throat.

She couldn't remember the last time she'd had such a lively birthday celebration.

It took her back to her childhood when she used to live with her grandpa. He'd invite people over every birthday, and her friends would fill the house. She felt like a little princess adored by the whole world. But after her grandpa passed away, she moved back in with her biological parents. Since then, she'd never had a birthday that felt entirely her own or experienced such a vibrant celebration.

Her eyes stung with unshed tears. She fought to keep them at bay, closed her eyes, made a wish, and blew out the candles.

Portia giggled and playfully smeared a bit of cake on Calliope's face as the candles flickered out. The lights flickered on, illuminating the entire hall.

For the first time, Calliope could fully appreciate the magical setup of the room. Fairy lights twinkled like stars across the ceiling, and the place was adorned with delicate tulle, balloons, and a sea of flowers, making it look like a dream.

mountain of gifts. Calliope noticed something peculiar about the pile -it seemed to

Portia couldn't help but explain, "Hey, Callie, are

"Why?" Calliope asked, puzzled.

of us here, but the other," Portia grinned, "is from a certain

pointed toward Silas, "Your husband ensured to have a present for every year

Calliope turned

couldn't give you those birthday gifts before, so I'm making up for it

are you so good to me?" Calliope felt her eyes

were only in a partnership, he treated her so well, which was

kept this up, she might

really allow herself to love

She wasn't sure.

Who else would I

gazed at Silas, her emotions

she was his

duty? Even knowing it might just

she couldn't