Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 95

Lily tilted her head slightly, a light chuckle escaping her lips as she gently lifted Rose’s chin. “Oh, my sweet, naive little sister,” she said, her voice dripping with mock concern. “It seems you didn’t understand my plan at all. Let me simplify it for you.”

Her smile widened as she continued, her tone feigning kindness, “Here’s the idea: tomorrow, Ryan and I will get married quietly, just the two of us. At the same time, you’ll announce your breakup with him. Simple, isn’t it?”

She gave Rose a moment to process before adding, “Alter a month or so, you can tell everyone about your relationship with your actual boyfriend. That way, you won’t face any awkward questions, and everything will fall into place perfectly.”

Lily leaned in closer, her eyes gleaming with amusement. “See? It’s a win–win situation. You get to move on, and I’ll be happily married to Ryan. After some time, when everything settles down, we can even host the “big wedding‘ you were so insistent on, maybe in a year or two. Doesn’t that sound like the perfect solution, little sister?

Rose’s eyes widened in shock, her lips parting to respond, but no words came out. She stood there, stunned. and unable to speak, while everyone else in the room remained silent.

Seeing no one object, Lily’s smirk deepened. She crossed her arms and continued, her voice laced with false sincerity. “Since no one seems to have any objections, I’ll take that as agreement. Great! That settles it, then. Tomorrow, Ryan and I will be married.”

“No! This can’t happen!” Rose’s voice suddenly broke the silence, sharp and panicked.

Lily sighed, feigning irritation. “Now what, little sister?” she asked, her tone calm but her eyes watchful. “Is -there yet another issue?”

Under her father’s furious glare, Rose hesitated, her confidence faltering. She stammered, “E–elder sister, you can’t marry Ryan!”

“And why not? 1

“Because…”

Lily’s tone remained light, but there was a glint of challenge in her eyes.

tone

struggled ose’s voice trailed off as her father’s expression darkened further. Her hands trembled, and she

find the right words, fear of her father’s anger holding her back.

placed a hand gently on Rose’s arm, her expression softening just enough to appear genuine.

so nervous? Is there something you want to tell me? Don’t be afraid. I’m your elder

can trust me.”

“What’s wrong? Everyone else has agreed, but you keep objecting. Why, Rose?

something you need to confess, little sister? Go ahead–say what’s on your mind. Or is it that you’re hiding something

was Rose’s Achilles‘ heel. The desperation in her younger sister’s eyes was all the

voice finally broke through shaky and defensive. “There’s nothing to confess

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hour convincing everyone that this was all a misunderstanding. If there’s no problem between Ryan and me, why should we wait? Shouldn’t I marry the man

chest as she realized that every excuse she offered only seemed to tighten the trap Lily was setting.

mock curiosity. “I would’ve thought my little sister would be overjoyed to hear about my marriage plans. But looking at you now, I can’t say that’s the case. What’s wrong. Rose? Is there a

in shock. “Elder

Spare me the theatrics. I’ve had enough of this little act, and honestly, it’s getting boring. Let’s just cut to the chase,

Rose could respond, Morgan, sensing the situation spiraling out of control, stepped in hurriedly. Forcing a polite smile, he said, “Lily, that’s enough. Let’s all

no need to-”

need to clear

darkened, and a shiver of unease ran through him. Was that a threat? This girl dared

to Rose. “Now, as I was saying, dear

thundered as he snapped, “Is this

an irritated huff. Turning her piercing gaze to her father, she retorted, “When I’m

speak to your father like that!” Casey exclaimed,

Mrs. Miller. Are you hard of hearing? Didn’t I just say no interruptions? Or do you need me to put it in

Casey’s face flushed with fury, but