Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

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Ou the set of Shades of Love, Director Young was filming an intimate scene featuring Rose and Leon. As Lily and Mia arrived, an assistant hurried over to them, holding a clipboard and speaking excitedly.

“Lily, today we’re shooting one of your most crucial scenes. It’s the moment where your character meets the male lead for the first time. The setting is a shopping mall, and during your visit, a fire breaks out. The male lead heroically rescues you…” The assistant went on, detailing the sequence and Lily’s role in it.

However, Lily’s focus drifted away after hearing one word–fire.

A fire scene?

She had completely forgotten about this part of the script. In her previous life, such a scene wouldn’t have fazed her, but things were different now. The deep–rooted fear she carried would make this incredibly dithcult.

The assistant eventually finished her briefing and walked away, leaving Lily visibly pale. Mia immediately noticed.

“Lily, are you okay? You don’t look well,” Mia said with concern.

Lily shook her head lightly. “I’m fine, Sister Mia… It’s just…”

Mia pressed gently. “What is it? Are you uncomfortable with the scene?”

After a brief hesitation, Lily confessed, “Sister Mia, I have pyrophobia. I’m terrified of fire.”

Mia’s expression shifted to one of alarm. “Lily, should I speak to Director Young? Maybe we can adjust the -scene or find an alternative. Your health is more important.”

Before Mia could walk away, Lily grabbed her hand, stopping her. Taking a deep breath, she said with determination, “No, Sister Mia. I can do this. I have to.”

“But Lily-

“I’m still new to this industry. If I start asking for changes now, people will say I’m difficult to work with or making excuses. You know how people talk, especially someone like Rose.”

Mia hesitated, her brows furrowed with worry, but Lily continued.

will just give people more ammunition against me. I

left Mia speechless. She

But if it becomes too much, promise me you’ll speak up.”

offered a faint smile. “I promise, Sister Mia.

was ahead. Fear clawed at her chest, but she pushed it down. This wasn’t just about acting–it was

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gossip. Opportunists like Rose would undoubtedly seize the chance

absolutely sure about this? Mia

as determination flickered in her eyes. It

head–on.

“Lily…”

feet away, his gaze fixed on Lily. Her mind

thought. Unfortunately, Ryan misread her

was in the middle of a scene, caught sight of the interaction. Her focus shattered.

smile

the male lead

her trance, Rose muttered an

Rose’s attention remained glued to Ryan

pulling Lily’s attention back to

you smiling like

cold. “And what does that have to do

you still

“Are we so close

but he masked his irritation with a smile and stepped closer, reaching out

refrain from touching someone else in public. I’d rather not be labeled a ‘slut‘ or a ‘bitch‘ by someone for seducing her

froze, clearly taken aback. “Lily,

make this simple,

up? Before I’ve even had a taste? No matter how far you run, Lily, you won’t escape me. Even if I have Rose. I still want

expression. “Lily, you have to

Rose and me.”