A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 202 In the diner , Big Guy and the others were extremely grateful .

They started to try on the gifts one by one .

There was a shiny watch , a sleek helmet , and a dapper tie , each more expensive than the last .

They were worth thousands if not tens of thousands , not the kind of stuff youd expect to see in a cozy little diner like this .

While trying them on , they were showing them off to Calliope .

Calliope just smiled and told them how great they looked .

Do you think this suits me , Calliope ? one of them asked , adjusting the watch on his wrist .

Absolutely , she replied with a grin , her eyes sparkling with genuine delight .

Across the street , Horatio and his brothers stood silently , peering inside .

They watched Calliope laugh and joke , her face relaxed and joyful .

It had been so long since theyd seen her smile like that .

Every time they got together , it was always about Lisette , always ending in some heated arguments .

Calliope would refuse to apologize , growing more distant with each confrontation .

And now , she rarely smiled around them , her innocence and warmth a distant memory .

Through the glass , they saw a glimpse of the little girl who had first joined the Jewell family , who was shy but endearing .

As the youngest and only daughter , her three brothers doted on her .

Theyd wanted to give her everything and protect her .

Yes , they had been good to her once .

But she was always competing with Lisette and causing trouble .

Lisette was the picture of perfection obedient , bright , and successful .

On the other hand , Calliope was rebellious , getting expelled , chasing after rich men … It was her fault .

She deserved it ! Theyd given her plenty of chances .

She didnt want them .

Who else could she blame ? -With those thoughts , they turned away and got into their car , driving off into the evening .

Back in the diners courtyard , Calliope leaned against a stone table , deep in thought .

Shed noticed Horatios leg seemed weaker than before .

He might soon need a wheelchair again .

Her mind drifted back to the time shed helped him recover .

His spinal nerve damage required long term acupuncture treatment .

Shed known that .

But he had never acknowledged her help , never appreciated it .

He only trusted Lisette .

Let him go to Lisette then .

Calliope thought .

If her patient refused treatment , how could she be blamed ? With a light chuckle , Calliope shrugged off the thoughts .

She remembered shed promised to visit Silas at the Baker Group .

Checking the time , she bid farewell to her friends and left for the companys headquarters .

At the Baker Group building , Calliope took a deep breath and walked inside .

The receptionist eyed her warily .

Excuse me , miss , you dont seem to be with our company .

Do you have business here ? Im here to see Mr.

Myers , Calliope replied confidently .

You need an appointment to see Mr.

Myers .

Do you have one ? The receptionist looked her up and down , eyebrows knitting together in skepticism .