A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"Sorry, Callie."

Valerian's expression was a mix of emotions. He had planned to casually bring up Lisette while offering the cake, hoping to find out when she might come back. But now, he didn't dare to ask. He knew that pressing for answers would only upset her.

As he thought back to their childhood, his heart softened a bit. At first, they were all thrilled to have this little sister. When she finally arrived, they were charmed by her. She was as cute as a button. Sweet and polite, she'd call their names softly, making their hearts melt every time.

Back then, nothing made him happier than coming home from school to see his little sister. He wanted to give her the world, fearing his older and younger brothers might steal her attention away. She was their only sister, after all.

He remembered how he used to envy classmates who had sisters. Even since he had his own, that envy disappeared.

Initially, he genuinely cherished her. But then Lisette arrived, and things indeed began to change.

inclined to dote on

seemed to hold onto her resentment. Perhaps she felt

he had done anything terribly wrong, but thinking back to young Calliope, he realized she was his sister

reminding him that Calliope was, in fact, his real sister. He regretted not paying more attention to her over the

his costume from the film set, his hair styled in a period-appropriate fashion, he'd clearly rushed over as soon

and wasn't up-to-date on family

which made no sense to him.

Horatio, Valerian, you're here too. Why is

in Calliope's direction. "What makes her qualified? How can she possibly manage a company? I've been away filming and come back

didn't I tell you not to concern yourself with the family business?" Monty frowned. "Aren't you busy with your