Chapter 112

Valerian watched Calliope with hopeful eyes.

Calliope gently brushed his hand away, her beautiful face calm and distant. “What’s the point now? Does she need my forgiveness?”

Valerian furrowed his brow, sensing the disappointment in her gaze.

When he first revealed the truth, Calliope had felt a flicker of hope. But that hope quickly faded when she realized he didn’t think he was in the wrong. He was only here to ask her to forgive Lisette.

Lisette was his precious little sister, and whatever she did wrong was never really her fault.

Calliope had saved his life. And now, knowing the truth, Valerian thought an apology was all it took for her to forgive Lisette.

Calliope let out a small, bitter laugh. “Don’t worry, even if I don’t forgive her, what can I do with you all protecting her?”

Without another glance, she walked away.

Valerian wanted to follow, but Silas gave a subtle nod to Fagan.

Fagan immediately stepped in to block Valerian. “Mrs. Myers doesn’t wish to be disturbed. Mr. Jewell, please, go home.”

Valerian’s brow creased deeper, a gnawing unease growing as he watched Calliope’s retreating figure. Her soft laugh echoed in his mind, unsettling him.

He knew she was hurt. He knew he was wrong. But he also thought that maybe Lisette didn’t mean any harm.

Lisette was always so innocent. She couldn’t have intentionally pretended to be Callie. There must have been a reason.

Valerian wanted to clear up the misunderstanding between Calliope and Lisette, but Calliope refused to listen.

Unable to follow her with Fagan blocking him, he could only stand there as she drove away.

Maybe she just needed time to process things.

He had apologized. Surely she couldn’t hold onto this forever?

Feeling restless, Valerian left the hospital and headed home.

At home, Lisette had just finished slicing a bowl of fresh fruit. She greeted Valerian warmly as soon as he walked in.

“Hey, Valerian! You’re back! Where were you? I was so worried you were out so late.”

“By the way, how’s Callie? Is she okay?” Lisette asked with genuine concern.

Calliope’s heroic rescue of Nigel had become the talk of the town. In all her social circles, people buzzed about Calliope, praising her bravery.

Many were captivated by the sight of her carrying Nigel to safety, and both men and women were curious about who she was. She had suddenly become the center of attention.

Lisette wasn’t happy about it. She hadn’t expected Calliope to save Nigel. If she had been the one to save him, she could have gained so much from Nigel.

“She’s fine,” Valerian replied, motioning for Lisette to sit down. He looked at her sternly. “Lisette, that car accident years ago… was it really you who saved me?”

Lisette’s heart skipped a beat. Seeing Valerian’s expression, she instantly understood he knew the truth.

Her eyes filled with tears as she looked down. “I’m so sorry, Valerian. I’ve been lying to you all along. I lied to everyone. It was my fault. I’m so sorry!”

She fell to her knees before Valerian, tears streaming down her face.