A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"You did say not to disturb you and Lisette." Calliope added.

Valerian paused, the realization hitting him like a ton of bricks. His face flushed with embarrassment.

"Sorry, Callie, I must have misremembered!"

"No worries, I'm used to it," Calliope replied with a shrug and a smile. "Even without your lessons, I've managed to play quite well. Sorry to disappoint-I didn't spend a lifetime failing to learn the piano."

Valerian was speechless.

"Callie, don't be upset. It's all in the past!" Monty quickly interjected, trying to smooth things over. "Oh, by the way, Callie, we've changed your room! The old one was too small and probably uncomfortable for you. Now you can have your brother's room. It's much more spacious and comfy!"

even redecorated it for you!" Horatio chimed in, eager

I guess I should

large balcony. Back when she lived there, no one seemed to care that her room was the smallest and least convenient. But now, when

at the room. Calliope glanced around the pink princess-themed decor

Lisette's style. She'd probably love it," Calliope remarked. "No, Callie, it's not! We prepared this for you!" Horatio

a cool look. "I've

they put effort into preparing a room for her, yet

it? Aren't all girls supposed to love pink?" Ulysses grumbled. "Calliope, are you being difficult on purpose? This room is big, and it's designed the way they

like it, so I must?" Calliope asked incredulously, looking at Ulysses. "Didn't you all think deserved

concerned you might not like it! It's fine, Callie.