A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 588

“Do you know how many people would kill for this chance, but never get it? You’re about to witness a miracle.”

After a few good-natured jabs, the hospital director turned and walked off with Calliope.

Halfway down the corridor, Calliope ran into Yvette.

Yvette was carrying a lunchbox, and when she spotted Calliope, her eyes narrowed with a sly grin.

“Hey, Aunt Callie, what brings you to the hospital? Here to see Gideon?”

Yvette seemed to think for a moment, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

“Gideon’s just in this room. He’s been sulking, wants to apologize and everything. I’m sure he’d be thrilled to see you!”

Before Calliope could protest, Yvette grabbed her arm and dragged her toward Gideon’s room.

The director sighed. “Ah, never mind... I’ll head back, Calliope. You can make your own way when you’re done.”

“Thanks, I’ll be fine,” Calliope replied, giving him a quick nod.

The director walked off, a little disappointed. He’d hoped to squeeze in a chess game with her, but that clearly wasn’t happening now.

...

Inside Gideon’s hospital room.

Gideon lay sprawled on the bed, both legs propped up in thick casts. He looked surprisingly lively for someone with that many injuries.

The moment he heard the door, he started yelling.

He glared at her, but Yvette just shrugged and shoved the lunchbox into Calliope’s hands.

“Sorry, I need the bathroom. Could you hand this over for me?” Before anyone could argue, she darted away, clutching her stomach.

Calliope glanced at the lunchbox, filled with a couple of turkey sandwiches and some potato chips, then wrinkled her nose and set it down on Gideon’s side table.

Gideon tried again, his voice desperate. “Callie, I was wrong, okay? I’m sorry for everything. I never should’ve treated you that way! Honestly, it was all Yvette’s idea. She talked me into it!”

He babbled apologies, trying to shift the blame.

Meanwhile, just outside the door, Yvette had doubled back for a moment, snapping a few quick photos with her phone. She’d already managed to get several shots before sneaking off, grinning.

Calliope, sharp-eared as ever, caught the faint click of the camera, even if no one else would have noticed. She knew exactly what Yvette was up to.