A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 6 Callies exhausted , so Im taking her home , Silas announced , cutting through the chatter without giving anyone a chance to object .

He briskly led Calliope away from the group , leaving behind a trail of curious stares .

On their way out , they bumped into Mavis and her friends .

Calliope leaned in towards them and whispered , Ill explain later .

You guys should head home too .

In the car , Calliope glanced at Silas .

I can just stay at a hotel , you know , she ventured , feeling like she was imposing on him .

Even though theyd signed a contract and planned to get their marriage license tomorrow , she couldnt shake the feeling that she was burdening him .

Youre already Mrs.

Myers , Silas replied , his voice steady and commanding .

He sat beside her , focused on his iPad as he dealt with work emails , not bothering to look up .

They arrived at the Myers Manor , Silass expansive estate in the heart of Capitalton .

Calliope had been here once before , with Gideon .

But this time , it was different .

Silas ushered her inside .

Adah , Silas called to the housekeeper , This is Mrs.

Myers .

Treat her as you would me .

Ive got work to take care of , so Ill be out for a bit .

Show her to a room and make sure shes comfortable .

With a quick introduction , Silas was out the door , leaving Calliope in Adahs capable hands .

She followed Adah to Silass room , which was just as she had imagined simple , clean , and devoid of unnecessary frills .

The next morning , Calliope woke to find Silas absent .

It wasnt until she made her way downstairs that she saw him just returning .

Morning , she said , trying to sound casual .

Morning , he replied , equally brief .

The atmosphere was awkward , like the silence before a storm .

Adahs made breakfast .

You go ahead and eat while I take a shower .

After that , well get the license , Silas said , heading upstairs .

Calliope exhaled .

Only now did she realize shed been holding her breath .

She was still adjusting to this house , to this man , to this new life shed thrust herself into .

As she sat down for breakfast , her phone buzzed with a call from Zelda .

Calliope , you need to come home and explain what happened yesterday ! Zeldas voice was sharp and demanding , and she hung up before Calliope could even respond .

She stared at her phone for a long moment before setting it aside .

She had to go back .

Not because she owed them anything , but to gather her things .

After today , she wouldnt have to return to that house ever again .

It had never felt like home ; there wasnt even a spot for her in the family portrait .

Thinking about it made her chest tighten with a mix of anger and sadness .

Shed spent years trying to be good to them , giving so much of herself .

It was baffling how little her father , Monty , her mother , Zelda , or her three brothers cared for her .

1/2 15.55 Chapter 6 Their world revolved around Lisette , the daughter they had chosen .

The one they showered with gifts and affection , while Calliope was left with whatever scraps they deemed fit .

4 She had spent years desperately trying to earn their love .

But after experienced death , she finally saw the truth .

What good is family if they dont care whether youre alive or dead ?