A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 249 Lisette and the others snapped their heads around at the sound of heavy footsteps .

A towering , broad shouldered man , easily six and a half feet tall , bald , and covered in tattoos , limped into the room , leaning on a cane .

One of his legs was wrapped in a thick cast .

He hobbled over to Lisettes bedside and eyed her with a smirk .

So , you dont want to leave ? His voice was deep , almost amused .

That works for me .

I could use a bedside companion .

Then , without warning , he glanced at Lisettes injured arm , turned around , and dropped his full weight onto it .

Ah ! Lisettes scream pierced the air .

Everyone in the room winced , their expressions tightening in shared discomfort .

Youre sitting on my arm ! she shrieked .

Valerian lunged forward , trying to shove the man off , but the giant barely budged .

Instead , he pushed Valerian away with a single hand , sending him sprawling onto the floor .

Seriously ? That weak ? The man snorted , looking unimpressed .

What , do you skip meals or something ? His gaze returned to Lisette , whose face had turned a sickly shade of white from the pain .

You like this bed so much ? He gave her a grin that was anything but friendly .

Well , its mine .

Youll have to be my mattress if you want to stay .

With that , he leaned back as if he was about to lie down on her .

Lisette panicked .

Ill go ! Ill leave ! Ill check out , transfer hospitals , and whatever it takes .

Just dont lie down ! The man chuckled , finally shifting off her arm .

He looked her up and down .

You know , I like you .

You could stick around and keep me company .

I get bored , you know .

Lisette scrambled off the bed like she had woken up in a nest of vipers .

Her arm throbbed agonizingly , but all she cared about was getting the hell out of the nightmare of a hospital .

Realizing they were no match for this guy , Valerian quickly gathered Lisettes things .

The hospital clearly wasnt going to intervene Uptons influence was likely too strong .

And if they stayed , Upton would surely come for them .

Without another word , they left .

Calliope didnt hear about the incident until the next day .

She came to the hospital to give Baber his acupuncture treatment when Baber proudly told her the story .

Mommy , I revenged for you ! he said , eyes filled with excitement .

His small chest puffed up with pride .

Calliope chuckled , ruffling his soft curls .

Oh , Baber , youre amazing .

The best .

She thought it was probably the first time Lisette had ever been humiliated like that , and with no way to fight back .

After all , Baber was the only young heir of the Thorne family and their most beloved .

She wouldnt dare cross the Thorne family .

Still , she must be absolutely fuming .

Her arm had even fractured again .

With an injury like that , her full range of motion might never fully recover .

Babers face turned serious .

She messed with you , so I taught her a lesson , he declared matter of factly .

Even though my mommy isnt here anymore , youve always been like my real mommy .

So , Ill protect you .

Calliopes heart softened .

She smiled warmly .

Alright .

Ill count on you , then .

She truly adored Baber .

She still remembered the words Babers mother had said before she passed away .

After finishing his treatment , Calliope stayed with Baber until he fell asleep for his afternoon nap .

Only then did 1/2 06:08 Chapter she leave the hospital .

But as soon as she entered the parking lot , she spotted Valerian and Zelda standing by her car When Zelda saw her , she stormed forward and swung her hand toward Calliopes face .

But the slap never landed .

Calliopes reflexes were sharp .

She caught Zeldas wrist effortlessly , her expression unreadable as she stared Zelda down .