Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 110

“I love you too…”

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The words slipped from Lily’s lips, soft yet powerful, carrying enough weight to send Ethan, who had been lounging on the couch, into a state of utter disbelief. His heart skipped a beat, then raced uncontrollably. He nearly leapt to his feet, his mind reeling.

Did she just say… she loves me?

He clutched his phone tightly, his other hand trembling slightly. “W–What did you just say?” he asked, his voice uncharacteristically nervous. His lips pressed together as he waited, both anxious and hopeful. He had heard her clearly, but a part of him longed to hear those three magical words again.

Lily, realizing what she’d said, felt her cheeks burn. Panic surged through her as she scrambled to backtrack. Clearing her throat, she quickly replied, “I said I’ll wait for you, Ethan. Why? What’s wrong?”

Ethan frowned slightly, his heart sinking. “Really? Lily, I thought—”

Before he could finish, Lily cut him off. “Ah, Ethan! My next scene is starting. I have to go now. Take care, okay? See you soon. Bye!”

And with that, the line went dead.

Ethan stared at his phone in silence for a moment, his initial disappointment melting into a soft chuckle. Despite her hasty retreat, he knew what he had heard. She had said it. She had finally said it. A warm smile spread across his face as a joyful laugh escaped him. The day he had been dreaming of–when Lily would openly declare her love for him–was closer than ever.

He leaned back on the couch, grinning like a lovestruck teenager.

Sitting nearby, James couldn’t ignore Ethan’s sudden change in demeanor. “Uh, Ethan?” he called hesitantly.

“Hm?” Ethan replied, still smiling down at his phone as if it were the source of all his happiness.

“Are you… okay? Should I call a doctor or something?” James asked, genuinely concerned.

Ethan finally looked up, his eyes sparkling with joy. “Jun, I’m more than okay. I’m so happy!”

James raised an eyebrow. “And why’s that?”

“She said it, Jun. She finally said it,” Ethan said with a laugh, standing up and pacing excitedly.

head in confusion. “She

said something amazing! You wouldn’t understand.” He turned to James with a

Ethan walked toward the kitchen, practically dancing, James shook his head in disbelief.

friend is

on set, Lily was mentally kicking

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Stupid!” she muttered under her breath, lightly smacking her

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she have to say it now? She had spent so much time planning a heartfelt confession, imagining how special the moment would be for both of them. But when

and forth in frustration. “I wanted it to be perfect, and now I’ve ruined

and for a fleeting moment, she had allowed herself to express her feelings openly. Even if it wasn’t how she had imagined, it still felt…

a deep breath, she decided to focus on her work. The perfect confession could wait. For now, she had a scene to shoot and a

light and fluttery, filled with excitement. I can’t wait to confess my feelings to him! she thought, giddy with anticipation. Still smiling to herself, she

Lily called

glanced up from her phone, her eyes curious. “Hmm? What is it, Lily? Do

Lily hesitated, then broke into a sheepish grin. “Ethan planned a dinner tonight, and he wants you to

be a third wheel on your romantic date. Have

turning whiny. “Sister Mia! It’s not a date. His friends are coming too.” She folded her arms, trying to look serious but

wasn’t an intimate dinner and other people were coming, there was no harm in attending. Finally, she nodded. “Alright, I’ll come.”

beamed, clapping her

Mia’s curiosity piqued. “Wait a second… you said Ethan’s friends are coming. Which friends?” she asked, narrowing her eyes as if a particular thought struck her.

mouth to respond, “Boss

could finish, an assistant approached and interrupted, “Miss Lily, your next

getting up from her seat. She turned back to Mia and finished her sentence, “Boss

smiling face now wore a look of pure

thought, her irritation bubbling up. I should’ve known. This sudden dinner invitation is probably his doing. That

tapped her fingers against the armrest, debating whether

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