A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 301

The tiger swiftly retreated to Calliope's side. It glanced at Calliope, then at Lisette, seemingly disapproving of something.

Calliope glanced at Lisette and said with feigned surprise, "Oh my, Lisette, did you wet your pants? Snowy was playing with you. Why are you so scared?"

It dawned on Lisette then, and tears welled up in her eyes. She covered her face, wanting to scream but too ashamed to do so.

"Calliope, was this on purpose? How could you be so mean!" Valerian had removed his jacket and tied it around Lisette's waist, glaring at Calliope.

"How am I mean? Weren't you the ones who wanted to come in?" Calliope said, feigning innocence. She glanced at a soaked Horatio and Ulysses, hopping around and holding his foot.

"What happened to you guys? Didn't I tell you to be careful when you came in? It can be dangerous here. People will get hurt if they're unlucky."

you're

no hint of inviting them

cocoa?" Valerian asked incredulously. They hadn't come for the cocoa, but a little hospitality wasn't

can change," Valerian almost commanded Calliope. "And Horatio too. He's soaked because of

"I didn't invite you over, did I? And I didn't make you end up like this. It's your own doing. How is this

needed to sit

to clean the floors. You're all so dirty. You can't come in with shoes

is too much?" Valerian's voice was tight with

this. You're just noticing now?" Calliope turned

hesitated at the