Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

ebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

Chapter 25

“Lily, let’s go home.” Ethan said gently, steadying her by her waist.

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Lily blinked up at him, her expression clouding with sadness. “Home? I don’t have a home… she murmured, her voice trembling.

Hearing her words, Ethan’s chest tightened. He knew everything about her struggles and the loneliness she carried in her heart. It pained him to see her like this, and he silently vowed to erase every trace of sorrow from her life.

Cupping her face tenderly in his hands, he gazed into her teary eyes and promised, “Lily, I’ll take away every reason that makes you cry. I won’t let anything hurt you again.

Even in her drunken state, Lily felt the warmth in his words. A faint smile tugged at her lips, and without thinking, she reached up, holding his face in her small hands. Rising on her tiptoes, she pressed a quick kiss to his lips and giggled. “You’re so sweet, Handsome Human Being…

Ethan froze. His entire body went rigid as his mind struggled to process what had just happened. His eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at the woman in his arms, now smiling at him innocently.

Did she just… kiss me?

To confirm he wasn’t imagining things, he pinched his arm lightly. The faint sting told him it was real. She had kissed him. A small peck, but a kiss nonetheless.

A boyish smile spread across his face, and a spark of joy lit up his usually stoic features. For the first time in his life, Ethan felt a happiness so profound it made his heart race. It didn’t matter that she was tipsy–this was their first kiss, and it was perfect in its own way.

He was about to say something, but a familiar voice interrupted the moment.

“Ethan! I’ve been looking for you everywhere, and I-

Mr. Parker voice trailed off as he turned the corner and spotted the two of them. His jaw dropped slightly as he took in the scene: Ethan standing with a woman in his arms, clearly caught in a tender moment.

Who would’ve thought this cold, untouchable devil could charm someone so quickly? He’s only just met her, and she’s already melting in his arms!

start planning a wedding gift. And maybe, he mused, it was time to start searching for a wife of

on his neck stand on end. He snapped out of his daydream to find Ethan staring

interrupting

as if to surrender. “I, uh… I’ll just leave you

Lily’s cheerful

the

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GEO Ethan?” she asked, pointing

Handsome human being?

Lily suddenly pushed Ethan away and gasped dramatically. “So this

blinked, his expression unreadable.

frozen, unsure whether to laugh or

He watched her sway unsteadily and instinctively stepped forward to steady her

however, seemed to be in her own world. “Boss Parker,” she said, her

Being–I mean, CEO Ethan. He didn’t even touch me! We weren’t hugging, and we definitely didn’t

in surprise. “Kiss?” he muttered, his tone laced with disbelief. Ethan? The ice–cold CEO? Kissing someone? He almost

to be upset! CEO Ethan loves you so much! He told me himself how

Both men froze.

are pinker, and… and softer, too!” She clutched her head in frustration. “Boss Parker, you have to believe in your love! You two make such a beautiful couple!”

himself utterly speechless. Meanwhile, Ethan’s face darkened with every word she spoke. All the joy

dead, he thought. With one sharp glare

He’s heartbroken!” she exclaimed, clutching her chest in distress. “Lily, what have you done?

grabbed her gently by the shoulders and made her look up at him. “Lily,

her voice rising. “It’s like when

were Ethan? If I’d known, I wouldn’t have kissed you! And why are you still standing here? You should go after Boss Parker! How can you

and he finally said softly. “Lily. I’m not

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