A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"Do you know how many people would kill for this chance, but never get it? You're about to witness a miracle."

After a few good-natured jabs, the hospital director turned and walked off with Calliope.

Halfway down the corridor, Calliope ran into Yvette.

Yvette was carrying a lunchbox, and when she spotted Calliope, her eyes narrowed with a sly grin.

"Hey, Aunt Callie, what brings you to the hospital? Here to see Gideon?"

Yvette seemed to think for a moment, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Gideon's just in this room. He's been sulking, wants to apologize and everything. I'm sure he'd be thrilled to see you!"

Before Calliope could protest, Yvette grabbed her arm and dragged her toward Gideon's room.

The director sighed. "Ah, never mind... I'll head back, Calliope. You can make your own way when you're done."

“Thanks, I'll be fine,” Calliope replied, giving him a quick nod.

The director walked off, a little disappointed. He'd hoped to squeeze in a chess game with her, but that clearly wasn't happening now.

Inside Gideon's hospital room.

on the bed, both legs propped up in thick casts. He

the door, he

Took you long enough. Are to starve

you

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If

you,

stuck here like this!"

he realized Yvette wasn't alone. He whipped his head around and saw Calliope standing there, eyeing him

panic set in. He looked awkward, like a kid caught with his

here?" His

just checking if you kicked the bucket yet," Calliope replied, glancing him up and down. "Guess I'll have to wait a bit

little sick, but

are busted, but trust me, the rest of

pointed look. "Besides, he can't do anything now. Word is, he did some pretty awful stuff to you. Now's

Whose side are you on? Stop saying crap like

shrugged