Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

Chapter 7

Lily

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As evening fell, I pushed myself up from the bed and shuffled toward the mirror. I paused, staring at my reflection. A frown tugged at my lips as I took in my pale complexion and the loose, baggy clothes that hung from my frame.

Deep down, I knew I was naturally beautiful. I had an elegant figure and delicate features, but I had always hidden them away. Following my mother’s advice, I had avoided standing out, convinced that it was safer to blend into the background.

But beauty has a way of shining through, no matter how much effort is made to suppress it. Even in my plainest outfits, may charm had never faded–though I hadn’t realized just how much that had irked Rose..

“Not anymore, I thought firmly. It was time to reclaim myself and everything I had let go of

Stepping over to my wardrobe, I pulled out a simple yet flattering pink knee–length dress. After slipping it on, I tied my hair into a casual, messy ponytail. I glanced back at the mirror, and for the first time in a long while. I felt a glimmer of pride. The dress highlighted my natural glow, making me look fresh and vibrant.

“Now this is more like it.” I murmured, giving myself a satisfied nod.

Grabbing a folded piece of paper from my desk, I tucked it into my purse before heading out. Outside, I hailed a cab and gave the driver the address for “Sunshine Café.”

At Sunshine Café-

Mia looked up, her gaze landing on me the moment I walked through the door. For a brief second, I saw the flicker of surprise in her eyes.

she studied me was almost amusing, as if she were trying to place me, trying to understand something.

hard. It made me slightly nervous but I

my posture poised but relaxed. Though Mia remained professional, I could tell she was assessing me. There was something about her gaze that told me she saw more than most people

Lily wishes to discuss with me?” Mia asked politely, her tone calm yet curious.

I want to become an actress, and I want to work under your

eyebrows lifted slightly, clearly caught off guard by my directness. Most people who approached her either danced around the topic or wasted time with empty flattery.

lot. I thought that would make my family like me, but

her arms. “Oh? Have you ever worked

smile unwavering. “I have.“”

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Mia. I’ve acted

eyes at me and cock her face. I am sure at first she might have thought I was just saying

Mia said, her curiosity now fully visible on her

still smiling. “Miss Mia, have you seen the film “Enchanted“?”

performance–it’s one of the most memorable I’ve seen. Are you saying you were

nodded again, my expression calm.

through the cast, confident that she knew every character–especially the female lead. She didn’t recall seeing me anywhere, and I watched as intrigue flickered in her

play?” she asked, trying to piece things together.

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