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.

Christmas Eve. Should we invite Callie over for dinner?" Monty Jewell

quiet. Everyone glanced over at him, unsure. Calliope hadn't been home since she'd moved out.

she'll show up?" Zelda snapped, barely hiding her irritation. She honestly didn't want

muttered, frowning. He couldn't stop

anymore. Especially that Julius

Calliope had

to do. Whether she comes or not is

Valerian nodded. "He's right."

the office today anyway, right?" Monty added. "If we just call, it feels insincere. e Valerian, Ulysses, why don't you two stop by her

your sister, and she's running the

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her straight up if she'd really given up on her brothers. Did she only

What changed? The

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