Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

Chapter 19

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The Miller Family’s expressions darkened instantly at the sight of Lily. A single question echoed in their minds: What is she doing here?

Lily, unfazed, sipped her drink with a leisurely air. From across the room, she noticed her parents, Morgan and Casey, striding toward her with fury radiating from every step. Her lips curled into a faint, mocking smile. Well, well, well… let the drama begin, she thought.

Meanwhile, Rose’s grip tightened around Ryan’s arm, her usual sweet facade crumbling as jealousy and rage flickered across her face. Her gaze locked on Lily, and a storm brewed in her mind. What is she doing here? Who gave her the audacity to defy orders and show her face? And where on earth did she get that dress?

The thought burned through her. She dares to steal my moment in the spotlight. Rose’s nails dug into Ryan ‘s arm as the urge to confront Lily surged within her.

“Rose, you’re gripping my arm too tightly. What’s wrong?” Ryan’s voice snapped her out of her thoughts. He had noticed the pressure on his arm and glanced at her in concern. For a fleeting moment, he wondered if she’d caught him admiring the striking woman in red. But one look at her serious expression told him it was something else.

His curiosity piqued as he watched Mr. and Mrs. Li march toward the mysterious woman. “Who is she?” he asked, puzzled.

Rose’s voice dripped with disdain. “Who else? That… woman is none other than Lily.”

-beautiful?”

did she become so….. he blurted out, unable to hide his shock.

as she glared at him.

snapped.

mistake and chuckled nervously. “No, no! Of course not, love. So what if she’s attractive? You’re far more stunning–the

softened into a smile. “Hmm, that’s better,” she murmured, though her

mind, he had never realized just how captivating she was. A sly grin crept onto his face as a new thought took root. If only I could have her, even

predatory nature stirred. A glint of desire flashed in his eyes. After all, I’m already her boyfriend in name. Shouldn’t

thoughts swirled in his mind, he smirked

Rose mumbled beside him, snapping him out of his reverie. Her voice carried frustration, and she tugged at his arm. But Ryan gently removed her hand, taking a step back.

distance for now,” he said, his

She frowned. “Why?”

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head, he replied, “Lily is here, Rose. She might misunderstand if she sees us like this, and all our plans could fall apart.”

scowl deepened, but she relented.

softened into a practiced smile. “Always remember, I love you,” he

faint blush rose to Rose’s cheeks. She cast a glance toward Lily, thinking. It doesn’t matter how

someone. That was exactly how he saw Rose. He had known her since childhood and understood her deeply. Their families shared a close bond, and he

envisioned her as a permanent fixture—a woman who was beautiful,

toward Lily. The sight of her had disrupted their carefully curated evening. Morgan’s anger simmered, but