A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 371 Valerian and the others had their gaze fixed on Horatio , who was sitting in his wheelchair .

How could she be that talented ? Everyone says shes a jinx .

Horatio , are you sure your friend isnt pulling your leg ? Zelda reclined on the couch with skepticism .

She couldnt accept that Calliope might be more talented than Lisette .

Lisette was the daughter she had invested so much in , and the thought of her efforts producing anything less than exceptional was simply intolerable Zeldas eyes were steely with resolve , no amount of persuasion could sway her opinion .

Horatios hands shook slightly as he read through the email .

He looked up at Monty , his voice barely above a whisper .

Dad , my friend wasnt lying to us .

Callie really is that talented He handed his phone to Valerian and fell into a contemplative silence .

Monty leaned over to take a look himself , his expression a mix of emotions .

The information theyd heard was genuine .

Calliope had been hiding a significant part of herself .

It was undeniable that Calliope was extraordinary .

She kept this from us the whole time ! Valerians brows furrowed , his initial shock quickly turning into resentment .

She could have told us ! Horatio glanced at Valerian , his voice filled with regret .

Perhaps it was our actions that led her to stay silent .

We must have done something to make her feel unwelcome Horatios eyes drifted to the family photo on the wall , a stark reminder of what had been missing .

Calliope wasnt in the picture .

It seemed shed been slowly detaching from the Jewell family for a long time , a gradual withdrawal marked by their actions and her responses .

Valerian , did we mess up ? Horatio asked , his voice heavy with the weight of realization .

We said wed treat them equally but always favored Lisette because she seemed more vulnerable .

We focused so much on her and neglected Callie .

We were always biased , and Callie was always alone .

Valerian followed Horatios gaze to the family photo .

Everyone was smiling , yet Calliopes absence was glaring .

She , too , had been a child wanting to be part of the family , longing for her place in that picture .

When she asked why she wasnt there , they dismissed her concerns as childish whims .

They had promised to take another photo , which included her , but it never happened .

That promise , like many others , was forgotten .

What she sought from them , she never received .

Valerian remained silent , reflecting on the past and his own actions .

He knew he was in the wrong but struggled to admit it fully .

To him , Calliope shared some of the blame .

Monty set down the phone , staring at Horatio and the others in disbelief .

Can we still make things right with her ? Make things right with her ? Zelda scoffed , her disbelief unwavering .

Why bother with her ? Shes useless .

We should focus on Lisette and ensure shes okay !