Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 127

+ Pearis

The next morning, Lily stirred awake, her eyes fluttering open to a room she didn’t recognize. As her gaze settled on the surroundings, she realized it was a hospital room. Turning her head, she spotted Ethan lying beside her, his face serene and unguarded in sleep,

The soft rays of sunlight filtered through the window, casting a golden glow on his features. It accentuated his already striking face, making him look even more handsome than usual. Her eyes lingered on him, drawn to her favorite feature–his captivating eyes. Though closed now, she knew how easily they could draw someone in, mysterious yet magnetic, framed by long, dark lashes that stood out like a masterpiece.

Shifting slightly, she propped herself up on one elbow and leaned closer to place a gentle kiss on his cheek But just as her lips brushed against him, Ethan turned his face, causing her kiss to land squarely on his lips.

Startled, Lily pulled back instinctively, but before she could retreat, his arm snaked around her waist, pulling her closer. His lips captured hers in a deep, lingering kiss. She froze for a moment, worried about his injuries, but her resolve faltered as the intensity of the kiss grew. Against her better judgment, she melted into it, her senses overwhelmed.

Just as she began to lose herself, Ethan’s hand drifted lower, resting on her back before giving it a playful squeeze. The unexpected gesture caused her to gasp, her surprise nearly leading her to bite his lip.

“Ethan!” she hissed, pulling away abruptly. Her cheeks burned a fiery red as she glared at him. “We’re in a hospital! Behave yourself!”

Her scolding didn’t faze him. Instead, he grinned like a mischievous child caught stealing candy. “But you kissed me first,” he countered, feigning innocence.

“That was an accident!” she shot back, crossing her arms.

“How was I supposed to know that?” he teased, wiggling his eyebrows. “For all I knew, you wanted some morning fun. You know, if you ever have such requests, feel free to tell me. I’d be happy to fulfill every single one.”

Lily’s jaw dropped as her face turned even redder. “You’re shameless!” she snapped, placing a hand over his mouth to stop him from saying anything more.

“For you, always,” he murmured with a wink, his muffled voice oozing playful charm.

Huffing, Lily pushed herself off the bed, eager to distance herself from his shameless antics. As she straightened her clothes, her eyes landed on a bouquet of flowers sitting on the bedside table.

“Ethan, look! Someone sent you flowers,” she said with a smile, walking over to pick them up.

Ethan’s eyes narrowed at the sight of the bouquet. His mind raced. The news of his accident had been kept private, so who could have sent these?

“They’re beautiful,” Lily remarked, holding the bouquet up to her nose to inhale the fragrance. As she turned it slightly, she noticed a small card tucked inside. “Oh, there’s a note!” she exclaim

eaching for it.

“Lily, could you get me a glass

moved to pour water from the jug on the table. Ethan quickly

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and slid it out of sight just as she turned back with the glass of water. “Here you go,” she said,

he replied, his voice calm but edged with something

from?” she asked

with a nonchalant tone, “Probably

not to

the words of the letter. It wasn’t a gesture of goodwill–it was a warning. Someone out there was

know it.

questioning gaze and gave a casual shrug. “Oh, it’s from Assistant Ben. He wanted to wish us a good morning and

wanted to send wishes, why would he include a letter instead of just saying it? It didn’t sit right with her,

in hand, and began examining Ethan. Grateful for the timely distraction, Ethan inwardly sighed with relief, knowing Lily’s

doctor reported that Ethan’s test results looked good and confirmed he could be discharged the next day. The news

Mia arrived, bringing with them a mix of cheer and necessities for Lily and Ethan. Mia handed over a bag filled with

leave Ethan’s side, especially given everything that had happened. However, with Ethan

assured him, holding

closed behind them, Ethan’s soft, loving expression hardened, transforming into one of icy fury. His fingers curled into fists, and the room’s atmosphere

Ethan?” Parker asked, noting the shift

letter and flung it onto the table. “This,” he said coldly, his voice laced

as James leaned in to read over his shou of the note

injured

r. The contents

trust this message finds you well–or at least well enough for me to knock you down again. I’m sure your mind is racing with questions: Who am I? What do I want? Why am I doing this?

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