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.

turned to leave, Ethan’s hand shot out, grabbing her wrist. She looked back at him, slightly

expression shifted slightly, a hint of jealousy dancing in his eyes. “Tell Ryan

wife.”

far away!

I’ll make sure to let him know that your beautiful wife is off- limits. Happy now?”

stumble and land in his lap.

something?” Ethan asked, his

chest. “Ethan,

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

a moment before sighing. “It’s nothing worth

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moment, he let out a deep breath

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promise,” she whispered before pressing a soft kiss to his lips. With a final glance at him, she stood up and

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

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

muttered under his breath.

protect her?

fault. You couldn’t have known. something like this would happen. And

his eyes full of emotion. Without warning, he kissed her fiercely, pouring all his feelings–anger, guilt, relief, and love–into that one

voice rising in alarm. “Ethan, I’ll agree to the

looked at her with unwavering determination. “Lily, your safety is my top priority. If I can’t protect you, then what’s the point of all the power and influence I’ve built? This isn’t up

huffed, crossing her arms in frustration. “I don’t need bodyguards! I’ve already dealt with Ryan, and he won’t dare try anything again. Plus, I carry pepper spray and other safety tools in my

As a businessman, I’ve made plenty of enemies. I’ve been thinking about