Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 67

Finished

Ethan had just stepped out of his room when he saw a figure stumbling in the hallway. His eyes widened as he recognized Lily, barely able to stand, her body trembling. He rushed forward, catching her just before she could fall.

Her soft wince of pain struck a chord deep within him. Holding her steady, he gripped her arms gently but firmly. “Lily, what’s wrong? Are you okay?”

Hearing his familiar voice, Lily’s tension eased slightly. She grasped his arms for support, her body leaning into him. “Ethan… it’s you….” she murmured weakly.

“Lily, you’re pale and sweating. What happened?” he asked, his concerned gaze scanning her face. “Are you hurt? Should I call a doctor? You were at the dinner banquet with Mia–where is she?”

Lily tried to speak, but her words came out fragmented, her voice trembling from the pain. “D–dinner…. banquet juice… drugged… hot… pain.

Understanding dawned on Ethan, and his expression darkened. Without another word, he carefully took her hand and led her into his room. Closing the door behind them, he brought her straight to the bathroom. Tuming on the shower, he adjusted the water to a cold stream and helped her step inside.

“This should help.” he said quietly, his voice tight with restrained

anger.

Lily nodded weakly, standing under the cold water as it cascaded over her trembling body. Her breaths came in short gasps, but the chill offered some relief from the heat that felt like it was consuming her.

Watching her in such a state ignited a fiery rage within Ethan. His jaw tightened, and his fists clenched at his sides. Silently, he turned and stepped out of the bathroom, leaving her to recover in privacy.

Leaning against the wall outside, he pulled out his phone and quickly typed a message to Mia, letting her know where Lily was. With that done, he stood guard by the bathroom door, his protective instincts kicking in. “Lily,” he called out, “do you need a doctor? Say the word, and I’ll get someone here immediately.”

“No…” came her strained reply, her voice weak but resolute.

Inside the bathroom, Lily struggled to steady herself. The cold water ran down her body, but it felt like little more than a fleeting relief. The drug’s effects were relentless, and the pain seemed to intensify. Her trembling fingers fumbled with the zipper of her gown. As she slipped out of the suffocating fabric, she bit down on her lip to suppress a cry of discomfort.

Meanwhile, back in the banquet hall, the guests remained blissfully unaware of the unfolding chaos. Laughter and chatter filled the room as people mingled, their attention focused on Director Young, who was preparing to cut his birthday cake.

chest. She hadn’t seen Lily in a while, and her absence was unsettling. Her phone buzzed, pulling her out of her thoughts. As she read the message, her face paled. Her hands tightened around the device, and her eyes darted to Rose, who stood across the room,

Rose. This can’t be a coincidence,

atmosphere was suddenly interrupted by a commotion at the entrance. A cacophony of hurried footsteps and raised voices drew everyone’s attention.

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the reporters pushed through the crowd. Amidst the chaos, a nervous waiter hurried into the hall, only to be

on here?” Director Van

firm and authoritative.

waiter hesitated, glancing nervously at the crowd before speaking in a low voice. “S–sir, there’s a rumor… An actress from your film is inside a room… with some investors. The reporters

through the hall. Whispers spread like wildfire as the shocking news left everyone stunned.

Everybody gasped.

“What?”

Young bellowed, turning to the waiter with a glare that could cut glass. “Who spread this fake rumor? Call your manager! I want to talk to him right now. This is a private party. How did

response, but Director Young’s fury left no room for

excuses.

again.

guests exchanged uneasy glances before their whispers broke the quiet like cracks

these people have no shame?”

banquet. The manager better explain this!”

a malicious rumor? Wait… isn’t Lily

what you’re implying? How could Lily be involved in such a scandal? Do you know who

The whispers became an invisible storm, growing louder with doubt and speculation. No matter

he glared at those speaking ill of Lily. His fists clenched. Though he didn’t love her, she was his golden bird–his ticket to prestige. He couldn’t afford to let

anxiously, “where’s my sister? Did

inwardly, her heart brimming with satisfaction. Outwardly, she

worry,” she said sweetly. “Lily wasn’t feeling well, so she left early.”

Rose pressed, searching Mia’s face.