A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 150 Valerian and his brothers exchanged puzzled glances as they watched Calliope walk away .

Something about her seemed off , but they couldnt figure it out .

She felt distant , colder than she used to be , leaving an uneasy feeling in the pit of their stomachs .

Shortly after Calliope left , Valerians phone buzzed .

It was Lisette checking in on their progress .

Hows everything going ? she asked , her voice bubbly with anticipation .

The trio quickly reassured her , promising that her birthday party tomorrow would be the grandest event in Capitalton .

With that , their thoughts of Calliope faded as they dived into preparations for the party .

Meanwhile , Calliope had returned to the party , seemingly unaffected by her encounter with the Jewell brothers .

She mingled effortlessly , her laughter infectious and her energy bright .

Not long after , Gideon appeared at the party , surprising everyone .

Hed had a few drinks , and somewhere along the way , hed heard Calliope was celebrating her birthday there .

Acting on impulse , hed rushed over , only to sober up at the entrance , wondering why he had come .

When he saw Calliope standing radiant under the soft lights , he froze .

She looked stunning , her every movement captivating , drawing all eyes toward her .

But the sight of her stirred a sense of turmoil within him .

He was engaged to Yvette , yet his heart was here , with Calliope .

Once so understanding and agreeable , Yvette had become increasingly demanding about the wedding , which grated on him .

He couldnt help but reminisce about how Calliope always understood and supported him without complaint .

Compelled by a sudden urge , he walked over to her.

Why didnt you tell me it was your birthday ? Gideon asked , his voice tinged with a hint of desperation .

Calliope regarded him coldly , Gideon , do I really need to ? Gideon blinked , caught off guard .

Oh , come on , Mr.

Baker , Portia interjected with a smirk .

You dated Callie for ages and still dont know her birthday ? She continued , Every year , youd leave her alone to be with Yvette .

And now , just because shes married to someone else , you suddenly care ? Besides , Portia added , her husband didnt need a reminder to plan a surprise for her .

Gideon glanced at Silas , who was watching him with a gaze as cold as ice .

Instinctively , Gideon swallowed hard , his mind snapping into focus .

Calliope wasnt his anymore .

She was married to his uncle , no less .

The realization hit him like a punch to the gut .

Silas stepped forward , positioning himself protectively before Calliope .

You should focus on your wedding , not causing trouble here , he said , his voice hard and unyielding .

I wasnt … Gideon stammered , his cheeks flushed .

Happy birthday .

His eyes , dark with regret , lingered on her .

She was once his , and the loss felt like a weight he couldnt shake .

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