A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 473 Chapter 473 That evening , Calliope made her way straight to the Jewell household .

As she arrived , she found Zelda bustling around the kitchen with the servants .

Zelda lit up when she saw Ulysses come home , but her expression cooled upon noticing Calliope .

Instead of the usual scolding , Zelda simply chose to ignore her , which was a small mercy in itself .

Calliope , unfazed , just gave her a quick glance and let her eyes wander around the house .

It had been a while since shed last been there , and she took a moment to take in her surroundings .

Zelda , sensing Calliopes indifference , huffed impatiently .

Is it too much to expect a little courtesy ? Not even a hello ? Despite being convinced of the need for Calliopes presence , Zelda still couldnt quite mask her irritation .

Calliope met Zeldas gaze calmly .

Well , you didnt exactly greet me either , did you ? Im your elder , and youre the younger one .

Isnt it your duty to greet me first ? Zelda snapped , her voice tinged with frustration .

Oh , in that case , good evening , Zelda , Calliope replied , her tone mockingly formal .

Zelda rolled her eyes and stormed back into the kitchen .

What an attitude! she fumed to the servants , chopping carrots with more force than necessary .

Thats why shes so hard to like ! A servant , brushing flour from her apron , tried to pacify her .

Come now .

Theres no grudge too big between mother and daughter .

Shes not so bad , really .

Zelda snorted .

Id like to know whats so great about her .

Shes been a thorn in my side since day one .

Well , maam , its been years .

She was just a baby , she didnt know anything back then .

You cant blame a child for that , the servant reasoned .

I nearly died , and you think I shouldnt blame her ? Zelda retorted , her voice rising .

The servant sighed .

She knew how unyielding Zelda could be .

Well , I suppose thats that , then .

Meanwhile , Calliope was strolling through the rooms , a quiet calm about her .

Monty and the others hovered nearby , eager to rekindle memories of happier times when they were all close .

Callie , remember this vase ? Monty chimed in , gesturing toward a ceramic piece on the mantle .

You loved it so much as a kid .

I bought it just for you ! Yeah , I remember , Calliope nodded .

Though , if I recall , Lisette liked it too , so I gave it to her .

Monty hesitated , slightly taken aback .

Valerian gave Monty a sidelong glare , as if to say , Way to go , bring up the wrong memory .

Valerian racked his brain , searching for a more pleasant recollection .

After a pause , he brightened .

Callie , remember how you wanted to learn the piano ? I offered to teach you once .

Calliopes eyes drifted to the grand piano in the corner .

She had loved it , and Valerian had indeed promised lessons .

Yet , like many promises , it had faded away .

Eventually , it was Lisette who received the lessons .

She recalled sitting by , watching as Lisette played , only to be told she was a distraction .

Valerian had scolded her , saying shed never have the talent for it .

Yeah , that sticks with me , Calliope said , her voice steady .

Except you taught Lisette , not me .

You said Id never be good enough to even touch a piano .

Valerian winced at the memory , wishing hed chosen his words more wisely back then .