A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

The authorities hadn't spilled many details, so, to her classmates, it seemed she took a sudden leave of absence.

As rumors tend to do, they spiraled out of control, and soon she was labeled as someone who got expelled.

And who did she have to thank for that? Lisette, of course.

Even though she had no clue what was happening, she decided to spread the worst possible version of events.

Calliope shrugged it off and left home, picking up Portia.

The moment Portia got in the car, she was fuming.

"Can you believe those idiots? Jumping to conclusions like that, just because you

got in a car. What? Does sitting in a car mean you're sleeping around?

I swear, I spent all night ranting about it, but then they had the nerve to call me one of your 'hired defenders'! Unbelievable! These morons have no idea what they're talking about."

"And a reunion now, of all times? It feels like a setup to mess with you! Who the hell leaked those photos anyway?"

I'm fine. Let them talk. We're going

see if they dare say it in person. I'll give them a piece

curiosity piqued, "By the way, did Silas see this? He doesn't doubt

Calliope replied,

goodness!" Portia sighed with relief, patting her chest. "I was worried he might not believe you. As long as he's on your side, everything will be fine. But seriously, this whole thing

a plan," Calliope

would come out soon enough. Lisette was in for a

reunion. When they

ton of

her arm

look like it's just

a grade's reunion," Calliope observed. With one glance at the banquet hall, she could tell this wasn't a small

stood by the entrance, the

buzz of conversation inside, much

going to

she that kind

sleep with her, too?"