Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

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“Don’t you dare speak to Brother Ryan like that!” Rose roared, her voice trembling with rage. How dare this woman snap at my man! If only I could get rid of her right now…

Lily turned her sharp gaze toward her sister, her tone biting. “I’ll speak to him however I want. He’s my boyfriend. Who are you to interfere?”

“You-!” Rose’s face turned crimson with anger. She was seething, her fists clenched tightly by her sides. “I’ll kill you, you little–Ryan is my-

“Rose, enough!” Morgan’s thunderous voice interrupted, silencing her. “Shut your mouth and stop spouting nonsense!”

Lily couldn’t help but smirk at the scene unfolding before her. Watching her so–called father chastise his beloved daughter felt like sweet vindication. In my previous life, he never raised his voice against her, no matter what she did. This… this feels incredible.

For the first time, Morgan felt genuinely exasperated with Rose. If she doesn’t stop this recklessness, she’ll push Lily further away. I need to regain control, not drive her into outright rebellion.

But would Lily give him that chance?

She smiled coldly and turned to Rose, her voice icy. “No, let her speak. Go on, Rose. What were you about to say? What exactly is the relationship between you and Ryan ?”

Ryan, sensing the dangerous direction of the conversation, quickly intervened. “Her best friend! I’m her best friend, Lily. Don’t overthink it. She’s just angry and speaking nonsense. Isn’t that right, Rose?” His tone was firm, and his sharp gaze bore into Rose, a silent warning clear in his eyes.

Despite her overwhelming fury, Rose understood the unspoken message. No matter how much she despised Lily at that moment, she couldn’t openly contradict Ryan. Swallowing her pride, she nodded reluctantly. “He’s my best friend,” she muttered through gritted teeth. “That’s all. So don’t talk to him like

that.”

smiled smugly, pleased with her compliance. This is how

bold and unyielding demeanor intrigued him. But taming a fiery spirit like hers… now that would

turning his attention back to Lily. “I’m just her best friend. There’s nothing between us. Believe me, Lily, you’re the only one in my heart.” He took a step closer to her, his

a significant distance between them. “Do you think I’m that naive? I’m not living under a rock, Ryan.

panic crossed his face. “Lily, you’re misunderstanding me. It’s all just an act! I’m only helping Rose keep potential suitors away. Please, believe

a blade. “An act? Is that what you call it? Because from where I stand, I see you spending more time with

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and he swallowed hard. How does she know all this? Has she been keeping track? He scratched the back of his neck nervously, trying to regain his composure. “Lily, it’s not what it looks like. You know how the paparazzi are. It’s all for appearances. Please

echoed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Your actions speak louder than your words,

bore into him, leaving him at a loss for words. This isn’t the weak, easily manipulated Lily I once knew. What happened to

smiling faintly, Lily tilted her head. “Do I look like a fool to

it’s just for appearances.”

helping her in situations like this? Or…” She paused for effect, her voice suddenly colder. “Is

snapped, her voice laced with frustration. “I have no affair with Brother Ryan. I have a

as if to lash out. This wretched girl! Who does she think

voice calm yet piercing. “If you truly have a boyfriend, then why don’t you

the tension in the room thickened. Uneasy glances were exchanged, and panic crept into Rose’s

completely out of control. What should have been a confrontation about Lily joining the entertainment industry had turned into a chaotic scandal

façade, biting back the urge to reprimand

anger, the veins on his forehead visible. “No

to hear. “If she truly has a boyfriend,

rebelling because she suspects something between Rose and Ryan? Could this be why she’s acting