A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Calliope gave Monty a quick rundown of Horatio's treatment plan. Halfway

through their conversation, Horatio and Valerian came in together. They listened as Calliope explained the details.

"The odds are definitely in our favor," Calliope said, her face serious, "but there's always a chance of minor complications. I can't promise a hundred percent."

She spoke with a calm confidence, the kind that only comes from real experience. Her professionalism was obvious.

Horatio sat quietly in his wheelchair, Valerian on the couch beside him, both hanging onto every word.

"But you can push those odds higher, right?" Valerian pressed, studying her. "You're the Miracle Doctor. You'll give it everything you've got, won't you?"

For the first time, Valerian truly realized just how skilled his sister was. Horatio's legs-no one else had been able to help, no matter how many renowned specialists they'd seen. Some had even suggested tracking down the so-called Miracle Doctor.

own sister. Now that he knew, it felt both unreal

softly. "Medicine isn't a game, or a weapon for revenge. The

not exactly close, but if I

steady, no drama,

else had even a shot at helping Horatio. Shè was their best and only chance And honestly, she seemed

take it personally. I'll talk to her. I

silent, discomfort flickering across their faces. They'd always thought of Lisette as sweet and innocent,

to try

just to get Calliope in trouble. She must not have expeéted Callie to see right through her act. At that

they finished, Calliope left

for the night. Lisette was sitting in the living room, obviously dying to know what was being