Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

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“What? He’s married?” Jacky exclaimed, her voice laced with shock. “When did this happen?”

Authur hesitated, his tone apologetic. “It’s already been a month. I’m truly sorry, Qian, Brother Charlse. I know we had agreed to unite our families through this marriage, but Ethan fell in love with Lily, and he married her.”

Jacky blinked, clearly stunned. “What did you say? What’s her name again?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Lily,” Beatrice repeated, glancing at Jacky with slight confusion.

“Lily…” Jacky murmured, her mind seeming to drift elsewhere. Charlse noticed her dazed expression and gently squeezed her hand, bringing her back to reality. She quickly snapped out of her thoughts, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. “I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to space out,” she apologized hurriedly.

Authur, looking regretful, tried to ease the tension. “Charlse, Jacky, I deeply regret that this promise between our families has been broken. But what could we do? Love is unpredictable. I hope you’re not angry with us.”

Baldwin Charlse sighed deeply but managed a nod. “I understand. Fate has its own plans, after all. Besides…” He paused mid–sentence as if stopping himself from saying too much. “Anyway, I wish Ethan and Lily all the happiness in their married life.”

Hearing his words, Authur and Beatrice sighed in relief. They had been anxious about the Baldwins reaction, fearing anger or disappointment. But now, seeing their friends handle the news so gracefully, they felt reassured. Smiling, the two couples enjoyed a peaceful lunch together before the Collins finally departed.

As soon as the guests left, Jacky turned to her husband, her expression tinged with worry. “Charlse, do you think she-”

“Jacky,” Charlse interrupted firmly, cutting her off before she could finish. He looked at her with a mix of tenderness and exhaustion. “Please, don’t start again. We’ve been down this road so many times, and it only ends in disappointment.”

“But…”

note of hope. Taking her hand, he led her to the couch. “Come, sit

muster a smile, nodding in agreement. Just as she composed herself, the sound of footsteps on the stairs caught their attention. Jeff, their youngest son, strolled down in his quirky

Mom and Dad!” he greeted cheerfully. However, his bright smile faded as he took in their expressions. Even though they were trying to act normal, Jeff wasn’t fooled. As an actor,

sad?” he asked, his tone half–joking to lighten the mood. “Wait… is it because my big brother’s finally

at his son. “Jeff, first of all, it’s afternoon, not

brother’s marriage have to do with us looking

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onto the couch dramatically, grinning mischievously. “Dad, it has everything to do with it! Marriage equals compromises, compromises equal obeying your wife’s every order, obeying your wife means turning into her personal servant, and that leads to fights and stress.

Mr. Einstein? And how exactly does all of this connect to your mother

confidence. “If my elder brother becomes miserable after marriage, you two will feel miserable as well because, obviously, you love him. Therefore, my brothers and I have come to a unanimous decision:

his youngest son. “What nonsense are you spouting? Marriage is one of the best things that can happen to a person!

unfazed by his father’s tone, muttered under his breath, “That’s probably

mother, Jacky, caught the comment and

asked, narrowing his eyes. The mischievous glint in his wife’s eyes and his son’s sheepish smile told him he hadn’t imagined it.

Dad,” Jeff replied, flashing an innocent grin. Trying to change the subject, he asked, “By the

took in her son’s attire. “Jeff, seriously, what are you wearing? You’re not a five–year–old anymore; you’re 23! Act your age! Just look at your elder brothers—they’re always

her, making a big show of pouting. “Why is Dad scolding me again? And what’s wrong

to his mother, making an exaggerated puppy face and pretending

battle. Jacky doted on their youngest son to the point of spoiling him completely. As expected, she turned to her

always picking on