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.

knew, it felt both unreal and weirdly fitting, like maybe she'd always been destined

"Medicine isn't a game, or a weapon for revenge. The first thing my mentor taught me was

not exactly close, but if I take a case, I do it right. No

calm, steady,

a shot at helping Horatio. Shè was their best and

then spoke up. "Don't take it personally. I'll talk to her. I just didn't expect

flickering across their faces. They'd always thought of Lisette

her to try and

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

finished, Calliope left the

turned in for the night. Lisette was sitting in the living room, obviously