A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"Our relationship with Grandpa was never great. Honestly, it's not weird that he left everything to you. It makes sense."

"I don't think Grandpa did anything wrong. And I don't think you did, either. He gave it to you, so it's yours. I think he really saw you as his granddaughter, for real."

Ulysses looked at Calliope.

"I know you're mad at the whole family. I'm not here for forgiveness. I just want you to know where I stand. I'm on your side."

"Really, you don't have to worry. I'm always with you. I'll try to talk to the family, too. I won't let them drag your name through the mud."

Ulysses gazed at Calliope for a long moment.

Calliope shot him an indifferent look and said, "You done? If you are, I'm leaving. Don't bother me again."

"Yeah."

As Calliope walked away, Ulysses couldn't help but follow, half wanting to say more but holding back.

Calliope got in her car, ignored him completely, and just drove off.

car disappeared down the street, letting out a long, weary sigh. He knew there was no fixing things between Calliope and the Jewell family now. That bridge had burned

She opened the

me with this?" Silas called

for him, then wrapped her arms around his waist and looked up

the next second, they were

both of them started thinking about things

asked,

Calliope grinned, gave him another big kiss, and said, "I'm gonna hop in the shower. You

"Deal."

hismiled, trying to keep

he headed into the

making all of

finished, Calliope came downstairs, hair still damp, in

These are all

at the sight of

best for my girl," Silas replied, beaming. "Come sit.