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!

himself. If this continued, he’d better start planning a wedding gift. And maybe, he

thoughts, Mr. Parker didn’t notice the icy glare aimed directly at him until it made the hair on his neck stand on

no, I’m interrupting something, aren’t

if to surrender. “I, uh… I’ll just leave you two alone,” he muttered, beginning to turn

retreat, Lily’s cheerful voice called out, “Boss Parker!”

Parker froze in his tracks the moment Lily called his name.

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asked, pointing at Ethan with a mix of curiosity

Handsome human being?

could say anything. Lily suddenly pushed Ethan away and gasped

blinked, his expression

unsure whether to laugh or

frowned as the warmth of Lily in his arms vanished. He watched

own world. “Boss Parker,” she said,

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

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

upset! CEO Ethan loves

Both men froze.

prettier than me,” she continued, nodding earnestly. “Your hair is silkier, your lips are pinker, and… and softer, too!” She clutched her head in frustration. “Boss Parker, you have

mouth to respond but found himself utterly speechless. Meanwhile, Ethan’s face darkened with every word she spoke. All the joy

took a step back. I am so dead, he thought. With one sharp glare from Ethan, Mr. Parker straightened up and quickly excused himself, retreating

clutching her chest in distress. “Lily, what have you done? You’ve caused a misunderstanding in their relationship!

nose, a rare look of exasperation crossing his face. He grabbed her gently by the shoulders and made her

she argued, her voice rising. “It’s like when a wife catches her husband with his mistress!”

closed his eyes for a 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 can you be so heartless? He must be crying

softly. “Lily. I’m

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