A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

The next morning, when Calliope got out of bed, everyone else was already up.

Monty spotted her right away and called out with a grin, "Hey, Callie! You're finally up! Breakfast is ready! Come grab a plate!"

Calliope nodded, making her way over to him.

Horatio and Valerian came over at the same time, both greeting her with warm, sleepy smiles before sitting down right next to her.

A few minutes later, Lisette Jewell strolled in. She paused for a split second, noticing how everyone was gathered around Calliope, and couldn't help feeling a little left out.

Still, she kept her face neutral. No way was she letting them see her annoyed. She didn't believe for a second that Calliope could hold everyone's attention forever. After all, they'd always loved her most-sooner or later, things would go back to the way they were.

"Morning, everyone!" Lisette called out, sounding chipper as ever.

She took a seat and glanced around the table. "I slept great last night! It's been ages since I've stayed in our house. Sure, the room is smaller, but I haven't slept so soundly in a long time."

Calliope looked up, eyebrow raised. "Huh. I don't remember anyone asking how you slept."

wavered. Her cheeks flushed with irritation, and she shot Calliope a

asked, but I just wanted to share with Dad and my brothers, that's all!" Lisette said, forcing her tone to stay light. "When I was away, all I could think about was you guys. And I was super worried about Horatio's legs. How's it doing, anyway? Callie, are

at Calliope, her eyes narrowed with skepticism, like she doubted Calliope could actually pull it off. What if something

his legs? I mean, even all

stared at Calliope, curiosity and challenge in

got a reputation for being a miracle worker,

not something you

concern for

looked Lisette dead in the eye. "If you're that worried, maybe you should

jaw clenched, her face turning a little red. She hadn't expected Calliope

don't have the skills,

calmly “But no one can guarantee a one hundred

Lisette with a steady gaze. "All I can do is give it everything I've got. I've already explained everything to Horatio and the others. If you're not happy about it, I

even more flustered, glancing at Horatio

"Lisette, you don't have to worry. Callie's already explained everything