A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Calliope didn't hold back at all. She walked into Monty's place and started picking things off the shelves like a kid in a candy store.

"I'll take this one, and this one, oh and definitely this one too!"

Monty just stood there, his jaw practically on the floor. He tried to keep it together, but watching Calliope go on a spree through his treasured collection was like watching someone eat the last slice of his favorite pizza right in front of him.

"Callie, you know, that's a lot to carry all at once. Why not leave some here? They're all yours anyway, you can come back for them whenever you want. No need to rush, right?"

"Really?" Calliope glanced at Monty, her eyebrow raised.

Monty nodded so fast he almost gave himself whiplash. "Absolutely! I'm serious, all yours!"

But Calliope just chuckled, "I don't believe you.”

And with that, she grabbed a few more things.

Monty watched helplessly as his cherished items dwindled down to a sad-looking half-empty shelf. Calliope definitely had a knack for picking out the best stuff, leaving behind only the items Monty could barely muster any affection for.

do it," Calliope said, dusting off

now?" Monty's eyes

she planning a return

is that a problem?" Calliope shot him a look. "I can just

can sort out the rest next time! Hey, do you want this stuff in your room, or are

it'll be Lisette's the moment she gets back!" Calliope declared, as if this was the most

"Mr. Valerian, would you mind helping me pack these

but he obliged, gathering packing materials to help Calliope

by, directing the operation like a maestro conducting an orchestra. Finally, everything was packed up

the door, eyeing Calliope with a look that could curdle milk, like she was witnessing a vampire in the middle of a

heart light as a feather, ready to head back home like a bandit with a successful heist under her

of confusion and reluctant acceptance. They knew they relied on her, and despite everything, there was a part of them that felt a little

the way, I'll

sometime soon!