Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 23

“Ahickey!”

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Rose froze, her hands instinctively flying to the spot on her neck where the mark was visible. Panie flickered across her face as she realized she hadn’t concealed it properly. She had been too careless, assuming everyone knew Ryan was her boyfriend. Lily’s unexpected presence and all the chaos had thrown her off, making her forget such a crucial detail.

Ryan standing beside her, felt his stomach twist. A flash of irritation passed through him as he mentally cursed Rose Before they had come down, he’d reminded her multiple times to hide the mark, warning her not to leave room for suspicion. Yet, here they were. If Lily grew suspicious, it could jeopardize everything he’d worked so hard to maintain.

Rose quickly composed herself, though a hint of embarrassment lingered. She offered a nervous laugh before speaking. “Elder Sister, this isn’t what you think. It’s just… a mosquito bite”

“A mosquito bite?” Lily asked, tilting her head as if genuinely confused.

“Yes, Elder Sister,” Rose confirmed, nodding firmly.

Ryan smirked slightly, watching the interaction. This was what he appreciated about Rose–her quick thinking and ability to spin a situation to her advantage. She could be quite crafty when the moment called for it.

However, Lily shook her head and let out a small chuckle. “Rose, that’s not a mosquito bite. It’s unmistakably a hickey.”

Rose’s composure wavered as her face flushed. “Elder Sister, you’re mistaken!” she insisted, her voice a bit sharper than intended.

Lily raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. “Oh, I know what a hickey looks like, Rose. There’s no mistaking it.”

That statement hit Rose like a slap. Her grip on Ryan ‘s arm tightened, a surge of anger and jealousy coursing through her. How does she know what a hickey looks like? The thought sent her mind spiraling. Could she and Brother Ryan.? No, that’s impossible. He couldn’t possibly like her, right?

Ryan wasn’t faring much better. His eyes widened as doubts began creeping into his mind. Does Lily have another man in her life? Is she cheating on me?

Seeing their reactions, Lily calm exterior.

almost laughed aloud. Their discomfort was satisfying, but she maintained her

know?” Rose finally asked, her tone laced with irritation.

it in movies,” Lily replied casually,

speaking in unison, “Oh, you’ve seen it in

relieved sigh and nodded, choosing to confess, “Fine, Elder Sister. You’re right. It’s a hickey. I’m sorry for lying

but unreadable. “It’s fine, Rose. But

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It’s important to be with someone who treats

giggled, her coyness returning. “It’s a surprise, Elder Sister! I’m not telling you just yet.” In her mind. she thought smugly. If I told you, Lily, you’d be too

indulgently. “As you wish.

in confusion. “Careful? What do you mean, Elder

Some are skilled at weaving a web of lies, trapping innocent, naive girls while keeping mistresses on the side. They hide their

be careful, Rose,” Ryan stammered, trying to mask his discomfort.

worry, Elder Sister.

I once came across a story about two stepsisters who fell in love with the same man. The guy was infatuated with the younger sister, but the older one–who was quite cunning–seduced him. She managed to carry on an affair with him right under her sister’s nose. And as if that wasn’t enough, the man turned out to be a complete scoundrel, wanting to have both

her laughter dying in

beads of sweat

The story sounded eerily familiar. Too.

come across that story? Ryan

a novel, Lily replied nonchalantly, a faint smile

laugh. “Lily, you shouldn’t compare fiction to reality. Stories like that are just

nonsense.”

countless tales about

Elder Sister. But I would never do something like that!” Rose forced