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!

gift. And

at him until it made the hair on his neck stand on end. He snapped out of his daydream to find Ethan staring daggers at him, his

interrupting something, aren’t I?”

raising his hands as if to surrender. “I, uh… I’ll just leave you two alone,” he muttered,

before he could retreat, Lily’s cheerful voice called out,

in his tracks the moment Lily called his

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Ethan? GEO Ethan?” she asked, pointing at Ethan with

Handsome human being?

Lily suddenly pushed Ethan away

his expression unreadable.

whether to laugh or

warmth of Lily in his arms vanished. He watched her sway unsteadily and instinctively stepped forward

own world. “Boss Parker,” she said, her

nothing going on between me and Handsome Human Being–I mean, CEO Ethan. He didn’t even touch me! We weren’t hugging, and we definitely didn’t kiss!”

he muttered, his tone laced with disbelief. Ethan?

Lily misinterpreted his reaction entirely. Guilt flooded her face as she explained, “Boss Parker, you don’t need to be upset! CEO Ethan loves you so much! He

Both men froze.

you’re so much prettier than me,” she continued, nodding earnestly. “Your hair is silkier, your lips are pinker, and… and softer, too!” She clutched her head

word she spoke. All the joy from their earlier

in Ethan’s expression, Mr. Parker instinctively took a step back. I am so dead, he thought. With one sharp glare from

the worst. “Oh no! He’s heartbroken!” she exclaimed, clutching her chest in distress. “Lily, what have you done? You’ve caused a misunderstanding in their relationship! Poor Boss Parker

pinched the bridge of his nose, a rare look of exasperation crossing his face. He grabbed her gently by the shoulders and made her look up at him. “Lily, listen

be!” she argued, her voice rising. “It’s like

moment, taking a deep breath to calm himself. “And you,” she added, poking him in the chest with an accusing finger, “why didn’t you tell me you 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

said softly. “Lily.

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