A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 871

Calliope chatted warmly with Verity and the others. They made her feel truly welcome, their kindness wrapping around her like a cozy blanket on a chilly autumn day.

The only exception was Gideon's family. They kept their distance, exchanging only polite nods and the bare minimum of conversation, as if she were a stranger at Thanksgiving dinner.

Fleur Lawson, Gideon's mother, kept sneaking glances at Calliope. Fleur had seen some things online about her-rumors, stories, little tidbits that painted Calliope in a dazzlingly impressive light.

Right now, Yvette Jansen was pregnant, which everyone made a big deal about. But every time Fleur saw more about Calliope online, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret. The more time Fleur spent with Yvette, the more she realized the girl was petty, suspicious, and honestly, a bit useless.

But Calliope? She had so many connections, so much money-heck, she even owned the fanciest country club in town. The woman was a powerhouse.

If Calliope had become her daughter-in-law, Fleur thought, she would have been an incredible asset to the family. At the very least, she'd have no trouble helping her son out in his career.

Fleur had let that opportunity slip right through her fingers. Back then, she'd been so

was in a league of her own, while Yvette

for regrets. Calliope was

herself with the thought that her grandchild would be Eamon

matter how much Eamon doted on Silas, or how impressive Calliope might be, they still hadn't had a child. Maybe Calliope

Calliope over. He asked about her life, about how

if he's going to blame you for it. If he

try to pin

It never hurts to be careful."

worry, Grandpa. I'll take care of myself,

Callie's had a tough life since she was a kid. She deserves