A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 311

About an hour later, Valerian gently opened Lisette's bedroom door.

"Lisette, are you okay?"

He saw her sitting there, looking all kinds of upset, and his heart ached for her. "I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have let you go there."

"Valerian, it's not your fault," Lisette replied.

She was wearing a simple nightgown, her eyes puffy and red, cheeks flushed from crying.

Valerian couldn't help but notice how beautiful she looked, more so now than ever. She had grown up, no longer the little girl he remembered. She had become a young woman, and it was hard not to notice.

Her skin was smooth as cream, soft and inviting like a ripe cherry. Her nightgown was adorned with little pink peaches, accentuating her delicate frame.

He swallowed hard, feeling a twinge of guilt. Lisette's neckline revealed more than it should have, and the loose straps hinted at things he shouldn't be seeing.

Lisette noticed his gaze but didn't acknowledge it. Instead, she looked even more dejected and said, "Valerian, was I really that embarrassing?"

"No! Of course not. It's just us here, no outsiders. You're our baby sister. No one's judging you!" Valerian quickly reassured her, stepping forward to sit beside her.

scent of her freshly washed hair reached him, and the silk of her nightgown barely concealed the curves beneath. Her legs, long and perfectly shaped, peeked

don't resent me, do you?" Lisette murmured, clutching

unsure of what to do. He wanted to pull back,

Valerian? Do you really resent me?" she asked, letting go and looking down as

nightgown slipped a little, revealing more of her skin,

resent you. I—I'm crazy about you!" Valerian

He

until he let her go. She looked utterly

What are you doing?" she exclaimed, wiping her mouth

sorry!" Valerian stammered. "I—I'm just so in love

cheeks turned crimson, heart racing with a

eyes filled with tears. "It

wasn't right, but she didn't say

flicker of hope

he said, looking at her earnestly. "Would

do that. People will talk!"