A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 111 Calliope glanced at Valerian with surprise and weariness .

She had told him countless times that she was the one who had saved his life , not Lisette .

But he had always dismissed her words , insisting Lisette was his savior .

He accused Calliope of being manipulative and trying to steal Lisettes credit .

Eventually , she grew tired of defending herself .

She stopped bringing it up , resigning to the belief that Valerian would never learn the truth .

But to her astonishment , somehow , Valerian had discovered the reality of what happened .

Maybe it had something to do with her saving Nigel , a small act that seemed to ripple through the fabric of their lives , altering the course of some events .

In the past , Valerian acknowledging the truth would have stirred intense emotion in Calliope .

Her brother finally recognizing her would have brought tears to her eyes .

But now , she felt a strange calmness .

Her gaze remained steady and cold as she looked at Valerian , her voice cold and detached .

Did I not tell you ? she asked .

Is it my fault you didnt know ? Her voice , though melodious , carried an edge of aloofness .

Valerian felt a sharp pang of guilt , his eyes reddening slightly .

Im sorry , Callie , he mumbled , his voice thick with remorse .

I was wrong .

I never believed you , and Im so sorry for that .

He lowered his head , drowning in self reproach .

And so ? Calliope replied , her tone unyielding .

You think a simple sorry is enough for me to forgive everything , to cry and tell you its okay , that youre still my wonderful brother ? Callie , thats not what I meant , Valerian stammered , struggling for words .

Then what did you mean ? Calliopes expression remained unchanged as she watched him .

I just … I realized I misunderstood you .

I want to make it right .

Hit me , yell at me , whatever you need , Valerian pleaded .

You liked that car , right ? Let me buy it for you .

Silas , who had been standing nearby with his hands in his pockets , cast a sidelong glance at Valerian , one eyebrow raised .

Valerian , you think Im running short on cars here ? Valerian faltered , momentarily at a loss for words .

Calliope crossed her arms , arching an eyebrow .

Since you know Im the one who saved you and that Lisette took my credit , what will you do about Lisette ? Valerian froze , his gaze flickering with indecision and discomfort .

Calliopes clear , striking eyes bore into him .

Whats your plan ? Just sweep it under the rug ? Callie , Lisette is your sister , too .

Shes young .

She didnt mean any harm .

Cant you forgive her ? Valerian implored earnestly .

There must have been a reason she lied .

Shes not that kind of person .

Calliopes lips curled into a sardonic smile .

Oh , so Lisette didnt mean it , but Im the one with bad intentions ? Callie , thats not what Im saying ! Valerian rushed to explain .

Lisette isnt like that .

I know youve always had issues with her , and its just a misunderstanding .

Calliopes eyes locked onto Valerians , a storm of unspoken frustrations brewing within her .

Even now , with the truth before him , he chose to defend Lisette .

In his eyes , it was always about Lisette .

Uninterested in continuing the conversation , Calliope moved to leave .

But Valerian quickly stepped before her , 1/2 08:48 Chapter 11 placing a hand on her shoulder to stop her.

Lisette may have been wrong , but she didnt do it purposely .

Callie , please , can you forgive her ?