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.”

compliance. This is how women should behave–submissive and

unyielding demeanor intrigued him. But taming a fiery spirit

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 voice softening in an attempt to placate her.

distance between them. “Do you think I’m that naive? I’m not

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

“An act? Is that what you call it? Because from where I stand, I see you spending more time with her than you ever have with me. Dates, business parties, promotional events, award shows, gatherings–you’re always with her.”

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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.

speak louder than your words, Ryan. Don’t take me for a

words. This isn’t the weak, easily manipulated Lily I once

to both of you? You claim you’re innocent, and yet you’re pretending to be her

hesitantly. “Yes, it’s

relationship? Shouldn’t he be the one helping her in situations like this? Or…” She paused for effect, her voice suddenly colder. “Is it

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

anger boiled beneath the surface, her hands twitching as if to lash out. This wretched girl! Who does she think she is to question me?

unbothered by Rose’s outburst, her voice calm yet piercing. “If you truly have a boyfriend, then why don’t you call him? Have him come here. That should clear up all doubts about whether you’re innocent

the room thickened. Uneasy glances were exchanged, and panic crept into Rose’s expression. A fake boyfriend? Where on earth

forehead, sighed deeply. This conversation had spiraled completely out of control. What should have been a confrontation

she maintained a calm façade, biting back the urge to reprimand

through the hall, silencing the argument. His face was flushed with anger, the veins on his forehead visible. “No one is calling anyone

sharp snort, loud enough for everyone to hear. “If she truly has a boyfriend, wouldn’t it

racing. He studied Lily’s expression carefully. Is she rebelling because she suspects something between Rose