Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 112

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The restaurant Ethan had chosen for dinner was one of the finest establishments owned by the Ethan Group. A private dining room had been reserved and elegantly decorated for their arrival. The manager personally guided them to their room with a warm smile.

Inside, Parker was already waiting. “Sister–in–law,” he greeted with a bright smile as Ethan and Lily entered.

Lily returned his smile and took a seat beside Ethan. Mia was just about to sit next to Parker when her phone rang.

“Excuse me,” she said quickly and stepped out to take the call. “Hello, Mom?”

Before she could say another word, an overly excited voice called from behind her. “Baby!”

Startled, Mia spun around to find James standing there with his signature grin. Her shoulders slumped, and she sighed heavily. “Why me…”

“Baby, I’m back! Did you miss-”

“Shh!” Mia hissed, covering his mouth with her hand.

“Mia? What was that?” her mother asked over the phone.

“N–nothing, Mom! I’m just having dinner with Boss, Mr. Ethan, and Lily,” she stammered, glaring at James.

“But dear, I heard someone calling you ‘baby‘?”

“Hehe, Mom, you must’ve misheard. He was talking to someone else,” Mia said awkwardly.

James smirked under her hand and–to her horror–licked her palm.

“Ew!” Mia yanked her hand away and wiped it furiously on James’s shirt. “Are you stupid?”

“Dear? Are you speaking to me like that?” her mother asked.

Mia froze, realizing her mother thought she was being scolded. “No, no, Mom! I wasn’t talking to you!”

closer. “Mother–in–law, she

Boss is calling me! I’ll talk to you later, bye!” Mia cut him off and ended the call.

James, who stood there with a pout. “Baby, why didn’t you let me talk

foot! James, stop with your

over his heart dramatically. “Baby, I’m back after months! Is this how you treat me? Didn’t you miss me?”

a little,” Mia

so cruel. Come on, give

breath and pinched the

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his foot and turning sharply towards the private dining room.

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as he watched her retreating figure. With a playful smirk, he followed

for me!” James called out dramatically, grabbing her wrist before she could

“James, what is your problem? Why do

his hands in surrender, though his grin remained firmly in place.

call me Mia like we’re close!” she

“Okay… baby?”

“Don’t call me that either!”

chin, pretending to think. “Hmm… honey? Sweetheart? Cupcake? Babygirl?”

Mia barked, exasperated. “Just call me Mia

baby,” James said with an innocent

rubbed her temples. She knew this was how it would go; James

is already married. Don’t you think it’s time we tie the knot too?” James teased, leaning

say anything ridiculous in front of Lily, or I swear-”

you do, baby?” James smirked as he

wavered as she stuttered, “I–I’ll… I won’t let you get away

husky whisper. “Then don’t ever let me

he playfully nipped

as if struck by lightning. Her face turned scarlet, and she shoved him away with all her strength. “You… you… you’re impossible!” she stammered before bolting towards

room.