A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"She should still be around. I've already got someone looking into it," Silas said, his voice gentle.

He ruffled her hair affectionately. "Did the Jewell family give you a hard time again?"

Calliope shrugged, trying to sound nonchalant. "It's not a big deal. After all, they're not really my family."

Silas pulled her into a warm hug. "Exactly. They're not your real family, so don't give them the power to upset you."

He pressed a kiss to the top of her head. "Hey, sweetheart, you've got me. I'll make sure you're taken care of."

"And when we find your real parents, I bet they'll love you to pieces too. Don't worry. I'll help you find them, I promise."

His tenderness melted away any lingering sadness in Calliope's heart. She couldn't help but feel safe in his arms.

"So, what do you want for dinner? I'm making something special tonight," Silas said with a playful smile.

"You're cooking?" Calliope stared at him, surprised.

"Yup, I am." Silas grinned. "From now on, I'll take care of the kitchen."

cocked an eyebrow, skepticism clear in her voice. "You

couldn't quite picture Silas-CEO, always in tailored

least. Though, I don't know if it'll compare to your

way to curiosity. "Alright then, Chef Myers, let's

grabbed an apron and headed for the kitchen. Suddenly, he looked less like the city's most

around the room. Much to her surprise, he was quick and confident-chopping

to cook?" she

watch. Grab some chips or a cookie and relax in the

as she turned away. She flopped onto the couch, switched on the

off a few

letting them know the truth: she wasn't actually

sending shocked emojis and immediately suggesting they

in a couple days," Calliope replied with a voice note. "I'm planning Horatio's

better fill us in then!" came Mavis's

phone down. Not

"Dinner's ready!"