Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 123

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Lily, caught completely off guard by her mother–in–law’s unexpected push, stumbled forward and nearly fell into Parker’s arms.

“Are you okay?” Parker asked quickly, steadying her before she could lose her balance entirely.

Meanwhile, Ethan, who had been thoroughly enjoying his little act of pretending to have amnesia, suddenly froze. His amusement evaporated as he watched the scene unfold before him. Seeing Lily in Parker’s arms made his stomach churn with a sour, jealous feeling. It felt like he had just gulped down 100 jars of vinegar.

His expression darkened as his sharp eyes focused on Parker’s hands, still holding onto Lily. Sure, he was grateful that Parker had prevented his wife from falling, but why was he still holding her?

Sensing the piercing glare, Parker turned his head cautiously toward Ethan. The intensity of Ethan’s expression sent a chill down his spine. What did I do to deserve this? Parker thought nervously.

Without wasting another second, he quickly let go of Lily and backed away, creating a noticeable gap between them. Stammering, he tried to explain, “I… I–I… She… she is-”

Before Parker could finish, Beatrice stepped in with a perfectly calm and composed voice. “Parker, dear, there’s no need to be so nervous around your best friend. Lily is your wife, after all. You can go ahead and tell him that.”

Parker’s jaw dropped, and he stared at Beatrice in disbelief. Auntie! Do you not care about me? Why are you throwing me into the fire? Why do you want me to be the scapegoat here?

Everyone in the room, including Lily, was stunned by Beatrice’s sudden declaration. Lily opened her mouth to question her mother–in–law’s behavior, but before she could speak, Beatrice gave her a sly wink.

Lily furrowed her brows, glancing between Beatrice and Ethan. When her gaze settled on Ethan’s face, she saw it—the unmistakable look of jealousy etched into his features. Suddenly, everything clicked. Her mother–in–law was playing along to tease Ethan.

Realizing the game, Lily narrowed her eyes at her husband, then turned back to Beatrice with a knowing smile. She nodded subtly, deciding to join in the fun.

Ethan, consumed by jealousy, failed to notice the silent exchange between his wife and mother. What had started as a simple prank to get back at Lily for ignoring him had quickly spiraled out of his control. Now, he was the one feeling the sting of his own jealousy.

much to Ethan’s horror, slipped her arm through Parker’s. “Darling,” she said in a playful, coquettish tone, “your best friend, Ethan, seems to have forgotten who

Do you have no mercy? What darling? What

Lily’s words echoed in his ears. From the corner of his eye, he glanced at Ethan. His heart

miserably. He wanted to cry, but no tears came. Mom, someone, anyone… save me! This mother–in–law and daughter–in–law duo is

why aren’t vou introducino me? Come on vour best friend

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Parker, who stood beside her, looking increasingly uncomfortable. This little game had gone on long enough. His so–called amnesia act was losing its charm, especially since all he wanted now was for his

to drop the charade, his mother interrupted once again,

to step in on his behalf.” She gestured toward Lily with a knowing smile. “This is Lily, Parker’s wife. Take

watching closely and knew he was on the verge of confessing the truth. Of course, she couldn’t let that happen so soon. After all, her

in her eyes was impossible to miss. “You attended our wedding, remember? I was wearing a stunning white gown as I walked down the aisle. Parker was waiting for me at the altar, and when I placed my hand in his, the

a vivid picture that made Ethan’s face darken with every passing second.

a sly smile, “you even gave us a wonderful gift. Surely that jogs your memory? You gifted us

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frustration. As Lily’s words replayed in his mind, he couldn’t help but imagine her in a gorgeous white gown, radiating an ethereal beauty as she

Lily and declared, “You’re not his wife. I remember everything now. Leave his hand, Lily. You’re

wife.”

is saying all kinds of nonsense. How could I possibly be his wife?

pleaded, his tone softening as he realized how much his prank had backfired.

You’ve been through a terrible accident and hit your head pretty hard. Memory lapses and disorientation are perfectly normal

me, I have a way to convince you. What if I