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 what?”

exact words were cryptic. “She said something amazing! You wouldn’t understand.” He turned to James with a wide grin. “I’ll explain later. For now, go take a shower. I’ll order us

his friend’s odd behavior. As Ethan walked toward the kitchen, practically dancing,

is officially gone. He’s completely lost in love.

Lily was mentally kicking herself.

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muttered under her breath, lightly smacking her forehead.

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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 Ethan had said, “I love you,” the words had simply spilled out in

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

love, and for a fleeting moment, she had allowed herself to express her feelings

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

cheeks warm as she pressed her hands against them. She couldn’t stop smiling. Her heart felt 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 returned to her seat

Lily

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

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

dinner? Lily, I don’t want to be a third wheel on your romantic date. Have some

His friends are coming too.” She folded her arms, trying to look serious but failing miserably as her smile peeked through.

tapped her chin thoughtfully. If it wasn’t an intimate dinner and other people were coming, there was no

Lily beamed, clapping

coming. Which friends?” she asked, narrowing her eyes as if a particular thought struck

opened her mouth to respond, “Boss

approached and interrupted, “Miss Lily,

from her seat. She turned back to Mia and finished her sentence, “Boss Parker and James

shifted. Her previously smiling face now wore a look of pure annoyance, her brows furrowed and her lips pressed in a tight

should’ve known. This sudden dinner invitation is probably his doing. That annoying man

her fingers against the armrest, debating whether

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