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 looked surprisingly lively for someone with

moment he heard the door, he started

long enough. Are to starve me? You

you

All of this is

If

for you, I

stuck here like this!"

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

up, then immediately fell as panic set in. He looked awkward, like a kid caught with his hand

what are you doing here?" His voice dropped, suddenly soft and

yet," Calliope replied, glancing him up and down. "Guess I'll have to wait a bit

little sick,

fine. Both legs are busted, but trust me, the rest of him

he can't do anything now. Word is,

exploded. "Yvette, are you kidding me? Whose side are you on? Stop saying crap

her, but Yvette just shrugged and shoved the lunchbox into Calliope's