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."

skepticism clear in her voice. "You sure

picture Silas-CEO, always in tailored suits,

least. Though, I don't

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

looked less

against the kitchen doorway, watching as he moved around the room. Much to her surprise, he was quick and confident-chopping vegetables, marinating chicken, prepping ingredients like he'd done it a

really know how to cook?"

he called back over his shoulder. "But you don't have to stand there and watch. Grab some chips or a cookie and relax in the living room. I'll

She flopped onto the couch, switched on the TV, and

off a

the

friends freaked out over text, sending shocked emojis and immediately suggesting they meet up for drinks to talk it

in a couple days," Calliope replied with a voice note. "I'm planning Horatio's surgery soon, and I need to prep for

us in then!" came Mavis's

a little more chatting, Calliope put her phone down. Not long

"Dinner's ready!"