A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Of course I'll be with you. When you're at your family house, I'll stay by your side, and when I'm hanging out with my brothers, you'll come along with me, okay? You won't be too busy during the holidays, will you?"

"Not at all," Silas replied with a grin. "I haven't even officially met your brothers yet. I should probably make a good impression, especially since all three future brothers-in-law sound pretty intimidating!"

"You're telling me!" Calliope burst into laughter. "Getting past my brothers is no easy feat. You better brace yourself!"

"I promise I'll be ready," Silas said, putting on his best serious face.

"Good!" Calliope laughed again, her eyes bright.

When Calliope got back to Capitalton, she didn't go straight to the Jewell family mansion her first night. Instead, the next day, she headed to the office.

She hadn't told Monty or anyone else she'd be back at work so soon, so when she walked in, the receptionist looked genuinely surprised. She'd only been gone three days, but already the atmosphere felt... off.

"Calliope!" Lily at the front desk greeted her in a hushed, excited voice.

"Hey! Is something going on in the office?" Calliope asked, walking up and lowering her voice too.

you left. That Lisette's been acting different with Horatio and Valerian. Especially Valerian. The two of them

sister at all. They act

pat on the shoulder. "Thanks,

beamed, a bit flustered. "Of course!

for the elevator and took it

office, she noticed

As

voices drifting out.

was speaking with

you're the one I love the most! Every gift I give you

I knitted this scarf myself

I want you to

know," Valerian replied softly. "You're important to me too. I love you, Lisette.

Callie

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