Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

Chapter 89

+ Pearls

Lily glanced up from where she was nestled against Ethan, his arm securely wrapped around her while his other hand continued typing on his laptop. Her voice was soft but insistent.

“Ethan, can I go now?”

Without pausing his work, Ethan leaned down and pressed a kiss to her forehead. “Just a few more minutes, love.”

She sighed, her brows knitting together. “You’ve been saying that for almost an hour. I need to get to the Miller mansion.”

At that. Ethan finally set his laptop aside and turned his full attention to her. “I know…” he said with a resigned sigh, his dark eyes fixed on her. “Can I come with you?”

Lily chuckled at the rare vulnerability in his voice. But her laughter faded when she caught the faint flicker of fear in his expression. His eyes, usually confident and sharp, were clouded with worry.

“Ethan,” she said softly, cupping his cheek with her palm. “What’s wrong?”

He closed his eyes briefly, leaning into her touch. “I just… I hate the idea of you being there with those people. They’re heartless, Lily. What if something happens? Like at the banquet…”

She smiled reassuringly. “I won’t be alone. Taylor will be with me, and I can handle myself. You know that.”

“I don’t trust him,” Ethan muttered, his jaw tightening.

“Neither do I, Lily admitted with a small shrug. “But this is important for our plan. You know I have to go.”

Ethan let out a slow breath, his shoulders sagging slightly. “I know. And that’s the only reason I’m letting you go. Just… promise me you’ll be careful.”

“I will,” she said softly before leaning in to kiss his cheek.

her wrist. She looked back at him, slightly surprised. “What is it

a hint of jealousy dancing

wife.”

far away!

alright. I’ll make sure to let him know that your beautiful wife

again, but Ethan pulled her back, causing her to stumble and land in his lap. His arms wrapped tightly around her waist, holding her

asked, his voice low but sharp.

hands on his chest. “Ethan, it was nothing. Don’t overthink it.”

Ethan’s eyes were intense, his gaze unwavering. “Lily, tell me. What did he

“It’s nothing worth worrying

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let out a deep breath and rested his forehead

stay safe, okay?”

+ Pearls

his lips. With a final glance at him, she stood up and walked away, leaving Ethan watching her

and began recounting the incident in detail to Ethan. She had anticipated this moment, which was why she had avoided bringing it up earlier. It wasn’t that she felt any sympathy for Ryan–he was one of her targets, after all–but she didn’t want Ethan to be burdened by such insignificant people. She knew he already had plenty on his plate and didn’t want

pulled her into a tight embrace. His heart clenched with guilt, blaming himself entirely. How could he have failed to What if she hadn’t been able to defend herself that day? The very thought

he muttered under his breath.

protect her?

not your fault. You couldn’t have known.

guilt, relief, and love–into that one kiss. When he finally pulled away, they were both breathless. “That’s it,” he declared. “You’re

“Ethan, I’ll agree to the training, but bodyguards?

with unwavering determination. “Lily, your safety is my top priority. If

and he won’t dare try anything again. Plus, I carry pepper spray and other safety tools in

his head, unyielding. “It’s not just about Ryan. As a businessman, I’ve made plenty of enemies. I’ve been thinking about assigning bodyguards to you for a while now. This incident just solidifies that decision.”