A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"There are always risks with surgery. I've made that crystal clear from the start," Calliope said, her tone matter-of-fact.

"Hold on. You'll all need to sign the consent forms. If you aren't okay with the risks, you don't have to sign. No one's forcing you into this. I've laid out the options. Whether you choose me or not, that's up to you."

She shrugged. "If you don't trust me, and you'd rather find another doctor, that's your call too."

Calliope's words were blunt and straightforward, without a hint of defensiveness. She'd already explained every possible risk. Whether they wanted to go through with the surgery or not, it was completely their decision.

Zelda's cheeks flushed red, her frustration obvious. "Is that really your attitude?"

She felt like Calliope was being way too cold. This was how she spoke to the whole family, and to Horatio too. How were they supposed to trust her with Horatio's surgery? What if she just didn't care and botched it on purpose?

But the truth was, they didn't have any other options. Calliope was their only hope. If they lost her, no one else would be able to save Horatio.

So they weren't about to let her walk away. But that didn't mean they didn't have their doubts.

Lisette said, her face creased with

just walk out. Maybe you should do the surgery, since

making it clear she was

I know every surgery comes with risks, and I'm

than dying. He'd rather take the chance.If the surgery failed, that was life. But if he

all. If she wouldn't, there was

this?" Calliope asked, looking him in

your family. I'll only do the surgery if everyone's on

glanced at the rest of the Jewell family, arms crossed. "If any of you

you coming

"Mom, Dad, Valerian, Lisette,"

said, "I

I'm ready. I've done all the fasting, all the prep. I don't want

like forever. There was a girl he liked,