A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"We're her real family! How could she possibly treat someone else like her big brother?"

Valerian echoed Lisette's words, sounding genuinely annoyed.

Lisette gave a small, smug grin. She knew Valerian was completely on her side

now.

As for Calliope, well, she wasn't getting any of their affection.

Ulysses felt conflicted. He'd missed Lisette, honestly, but seeing her now, he couldn't muster much enthusiasm. His thoughts kept drifting to Calliope, who'd left with those other brothers.

It felt like he didn't have a real sister anymore. She definitely didn't think of him as a brother.

At dinner that evening, the whole Jewell family gathered around the table. The spread was classic: roast chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a big salad.

for dinner?" Monty

Everyone glanced over at him, unsure. Calliope hadn't been home since she'd moved out. The only time she showed up was when Horatio needed her to do his acupuncture

her irritation. She honestly didn't want to see Calliope

He couldn't stop thinking about

didn't look like she needed any of them anymore.

seemed like Calliope had chosen them over

should at least invite her," Horatio said quietly. "It's the right thing to do. Whether she comes or not is her decision. Extending the invitation. That's on

Valerian nodded. "He's right."

anyway, right?" Monty added. "If we just call, it feels insincere. e Valerian, Ulysses, why don't you two stop by her office? Talk to her in person. If she turns you down, well, just let her

still your sister, and she's running the company now. There's no harm

more and

if she'd really given up on her brothers. Did she only care about those other

so close as kids. What changed? The thought

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