A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 229 "They probably won't believe it."

She knew exactly how the Jewells saw her. To them, she was useless - someone with no skills, no ambition, and no real value.

Not that she cared.

Calliope shrugged. "There's no need to go out of the way to tell them. They'll find out eventually."

After all, she had already decided to resume her work-helping people, saving lives. Word would spread. And once it did, people would start to realize who she really was.

"Exactly! Mommy, you're amazing and brilliant. One day, they'll regret losing such an incredible lady!"

You're exceptional. My mentor always says you're blessed - someone who brings good fortune not just to yourself, but to those around you. If they lost you, well... bad luck for them!"

Calliope and Baber chatted for a while until she was ready to end the call.

"Mommy, don't forget to pick me up tomorrow!" Baber reminded her.

"Of course, you little thing. When have I ever broken a promise to you?" Calliope let out a wry smile.

"Just making sure!" Baber grinned, blowing her a playful kiss. "See you tomorrow, Mommy! Bye-bye!"

"Bye-bye!"

But the moment she lowered

been standing behind her, somehow his whole demeanor radiating an unsettling chill. His jaw was tight, his eyes

"What's wrong? Something's up?"

wasn't pleased, standing up

having video call with someone, and he had unmistakably heard the other call her

things about her he still didn't know, secrets she hadn't

Calliope, waiting-hoping she'd come clean on her own. But she didn't mention

up some food. I haven't eaten either. Let's have

answered, his heart

felt he was not in a good

run

happen?

talk to

mind, you

to fix it, but sometimes

helps just to share."

"It's nothing."