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.

here," Lisette

her, unbothered. "If you're that worried, I can just walk out. Maybe you should do the surgery,

making it clear she was

know every surgery comes

He'd rather take the chance.If the surgery failed, that was life. But if he didn't try, he'd regret it for the

there was nothing he could do. But

asked, looking him

check with the rest of your family. I'll

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

you coming after me

"Mom, Dad, Valerian, Lisette,"

said, "I

okay with this. I'm ready. I've done all the fasting,

like forever. There was a girl