Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 101

+ Pearls

“Lily, are you okay?” Ethan asked with deep concern as they settled into the car. His voice was filled with worry, his anxious eyes searching hers for reassurance. Being apart from her, especially when she was surrounded by people who had ill intentions, always made him uneasy

Lily smiled gently, her gaze meeting his. She could clearly see how much he cared for her, and it warmed her heart. Placing a comforting hand on his arm, she said with confidence, “Relax, Mr. Ethan Your wife isn’t someone to be underestimated. I’m stronger than you think.”

Her words made him chuckle softly, the tension in his shoulders easing. “So, how did it go? Were you able to get everything recorded?” he asked, his tone lighter now.

With a playful smirk, Lily reached for a small device hidden in her dress. “Every single detail,” she replied, holding up the tiny camera before placing it into Ethan’s outstretched hand. “It’s all right here,”

She thought back to earlier that day, remembering how Ethan had discreetly secured the hidden camera on her outfit before she left. Even Taylor, her trusted ally, had no idea about this covert plan. The recording contained undeniable proof, something that would soon become a powerful weapon in her hands.

“And when do you plan to use it?” Ethan asked, curious about her next move.

A thoughtful expression crossed her face as she looked out of the window. “Soon,” she said softly. She had initially considered handing the footage directly to the media, but a better idea had taken shape in her mind. She would unveil the truth about the Miler family’s deceit in a way that no one could forget, catching Morgan completely off guard at the perfect moment.

Suddenly, her brows knitted in confusion. She noticed the unfamiliar route they were taking. “This isn’t the way home,” she said, turning to Ethan. “Where are we going?”

He grinned mischievously, a glint of excitement in his eyes. “Somewhere I think you’ll love,” he replied with a wink.

Her curiosity piqued, Lily nodded eagerly. “Alright, surprise me.”

After a drive of about thirty minutes, Ethan pulled the car over by the side of a quiet road. They stepped out, and he took her hand, guiding her towards a secluded garden. The path was overgrown, and the area seemed untouched by time, exuding an air of mystery.

After a ten–minute walk, they arrived at a wide–open space–plain ground with no visible landmarks in sight. Lily looked around, puzzled. “Where are we?” she asked.

the surroundings, his voice tinged with nostalgia. “This is an old, abandoned spot. No one comes here anymore. When I was a kid, I used to visit

words carried a wistful tone, and a faint smile played on

her curiosity growing. She realized she knew little about Ethan’s childhood and wanted to learn

dimming slightly. “A friend,” he said, his voice quieter. “Well… he was a friend.”

the emphasis. “Was?” she asked gently, her eyes searching

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Chapter 101

+ Pestis

of sorrow in his demeanor “Yes, he was my friend But now,

he’s doing. Honestly, I don’t even know if he’s still.” His voice faltered,

Lily wrapped an arm around him, offering silent comfort. “Ethan she said softly, patting his back, “don’t lose hope.

reassurance brought a small smile back to his face as they stood together in the quietness of the abandoned garden, lost in

smile. Leaning forward, he placed a tender kiss on her forehead. I hope I

a word, Ethan sank down, leaning his back against the sturdy trunk of a nearby tree. He gently pulled Lily into his arms, guiding her to sit between his legs. Resting his chin lightly on her head, he

chest. Turning her head slightly, she asked curiously, “So,

up,” he

tilted her head and glanced upward. The moment her eyes met the night sky. she gasped in awe. Spread above them was a magnificent canvas of stars, twinkling brightly against the vast darkness. There were so many–far more than she’d ever seen before. Mesmerized, she leaned further into Ethan’s embrace,

watched her reaction, a warm smile spread across Ethan’s face. Lowering his head, he nibbled gently on her earlobe and murmured,

spine at his touch, and her body tensed slightly as an unfamiliar warmth spread through her. Her cheeks flushed, and her heartbeat quickened, leaving her breathless. The spot where his

brushing against them, and in the arms of her beloved husband–she felt a deep sense of contentment. It was

night. The gentle wind, the enchanting view of the heavens, and most of all, the man who held her so lovingly. I love him. The realization hit her suddenly, and her eyes lit up with the weight of her newfound feelings. A soft smile curved her lips as a

this overwhelming happiness. In her mind, she imagined shouting to the world, I love this incredible

this, though not in an ordinary moment. She wanted it to be special, a memory they’d both