A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 792

Ulysses stalked back to his room, his expression as cold as a November wind.

Meanwhile, Zelda and Lisette headed into Zelda’s room across the hall.

“What’s gotten into him?” Zelda muttered. She’d always assumed Ulysses was only being nice to Calliope for the sake of the family business.

But now, something felt off.

Because even when he didn’t have to play nice in front of Calliope, her son was still distant with her. It seemed like his mind was elsewhere, probably still on Calliope.

What on earth was going on with him?

“Did Callie say something to him?” Zelda wondered aloud. “Or maybe she’s trying to turn him against us?”

Lisette looked just as confused. She squeezed Zelda’s hand and said, “No matter what, Mom, don’t worry. I’m always on the Jewell family’s side. There’s no way Callie could win me over.”

“That’s my Lisette,” Zelda beamed, her eyes shining with pride. “You’re my little princess, after all. So smart, so beautiful… At your age, you really should be thinking about settling down. You’re so wonderful, I’m sure I can find you an even better match than Silas. He’s not the only catch out there.”

Zelda’s voice took on a stubborn edge. She was determined: Lisette deserved the best. No way was she going to let her own daughter be outshined by Calliope.

If the daughter she’d raised herself ended up second to some outsider she’d never liked, Zelda would never live it down.

Lisette immediately felt a warning bell go off in her head. Sure, she wanted a great husband, but she did NOT want Zelda picking him out.

She forced a smile. “Mom, thank you, but honestly, I just want to spend more time with you! I’m in no rush to get married. I’d rather be here with you.”

“My sweet, devoted Lisette,” Zelda said, glowing with satisfaction.

Horatio gave him a once-over. “You look like something’s weighing on you.”

Ulysses sighed, taking a seat. “Yeah, I guess there is.”

He looked up, serious. “Horatio, I need to ask you something.”

“About what?” Horatio asked, a little thrown off by Ulysses’s intensity.

“About Callie,” Ulysses said quietly.

Horatio blinked in surprise. “Callie? Okay… what’s on your mind?”