A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 65

Calliope listened to Zelda's words, a soft chuckle escaping her lips.

"Do you really trust Lisette that much?"

"Yes, Lisette would never lie to me. She never has.

Calliope, I know you better than anyone. You're just jealous of the way we treat Lisette, and you're taking it out on her.

You need to have Silas take down that sign, apologize to Lisette and admit to everyone that this was your fault! Or else, I'm done with you as my daughter!"

Zelda's tone left no room for argument.

"As if you ever truly saw me as your daughter," Calliope smiled lightly. "Go ahead, disown me. Last time I checked, being your daughter doesn't come with a trust fund."

With a decisive click, Calliope ended the call.

Sitting on her living room couch, Zelda stared at her phone in disbelief. Her chest heaved with indignation, feeling like she was about to explode from anger.

"This is outrageous! How can she be so ill-mannered! If we hadn't done a DNA test, I might've doubted she's my biological daughter."

Zelda's face was a stormy shade of red as she took a few deep breaths.

The housekeeper, who had been observing Zelda from a respectful distance, spoke gently, "Ma'am, maybe you should have a heart-to-heart with Callie. After all, mothers and daughters should try to get along."

"I gave her the chance to get along, but did she take it?"