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.

it will just give people more ammunition against

a resolute strength that left Mia speechless. She gave Lily’s hand a

if it becomes too much, promise me

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

steeling herself for what was ahead. Fear clawed at her chest, but she pushed it down. This wasn’t just about acting–it was about proving her resilience in an

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spark unnecessary gossip. Opportunists like Rose would undoubtedly seize

you absolutely sure about this? Mia asked

determination flickered in her eyes. It was time to face

head–on.

“Lily…”

a familiar voice. Ryan stood a few feet away, his gaze fixed on Lily. Her mind flashed back to what Ethan had said in the car:

her lips at the thought. Unfortunately, Ryan misread her expression, assuming she was smiling because of him. He smirked smugly.

scene, caught sight of the interaction. Her focus shattered. and

dare she smile at my Ryan!

“Rose! Why are you glaring at the male lead like you want to strangle him? You’re supposed to act

out of her trance, Rose muttered an

glued to Ryan and Lily. Her

Lily’s attention back to

like

cold. “And what does that have

“Are you still upset with me?”

his gaze squarely. “Are we so close

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

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

clearly taken aback. “Lily, what

cold and resolute. “Let me make this simple, Ryan–we’re done. I want

his face. Inside his mind, a twisted thought brewed: Break up? Before I’ve even had a taste? No matter how far you run, Lily, you won’t escape me. Even if I

you have to believe me. There’s

Rose and me.”