Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 131

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“Lily, where exactly are we going?” Ethan asked for what felt like the hundredth time, hoping to coax some hint out of his wife.

“Ethan, stop asking!” Lily replied, smiling as she kept her eyes on the road. “I’m driving. Just sit back, relax, and don’t distract me.”

“But why the blindfold?” Ethan groaned, his curiosity bubbling over. “At least let me take it off. I can’t sit here in suspense like this!” He fidgeted in his seat, both eager and impatient to discover what she had planned.

“No way!” Lily said firmly. “This is a surprise, and you’re not ruining it. Be patient for once, okay?”

Her playful reprimand made him chuckle, though it didn’t curb his enthusiasm. Earlier that day, Ethan had been working from home when Lily unexpectedly appeared. He’d assumed she was on set, busy with her shooting schedule, so her sudden arrival caught him off guard.

Still, he was thrilled to see her. For the past week, her packed days had left them with little time to spend together, and he had missed her terribly. She had seemed preoccupied lately, almost as if something was on her mind, but he hadn’t pressed her about it. Now, it was clear she had planned something special, and his excitement only grew.

Before he could bombard her with questions, she handed him a stunning suit and insisted he get changed immediately. Ethan had stared at the outfit, puzzled at first, but then a knowing smile spread across his face. His wife was definitely up to something.

Like an eager child, he rushed off to shower and change. The suit was unlike anything he’d worn before–an elegant, vintage–style design with intricate detailing. The moment he put it on, he realized it was one of Lily’s creations.

His heart swelled with pride and affection. He admired how talented and thoughtful she was. The fact that she had designed this for him filled him with warmth, and he couldn’t stop smiling.

Emerging from the room, he expected to see Lily dressed up and ready for wherever they were headed. Instead, she was casually lounging on the couch, flipping through a magazine, still wearing the same outfit she had on earlier.

“Lily, aren’t you going to get ready?” Ethan asked, his brows furrowed in confusion.

“Get ready for what?” she replied, glancing up at him with an innocent expression.

“Uh… for wherever we’re going?” he asked, tilting his head in puzzlement.

not going anywhere,” Lily said nonchalantly, shaking

excitement fading instantly. “Then why did you make me put on

to see how you’d look in one of my new designs. I’m working on

slumped, and a pout formed on his lips. All the excitement that had

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inwardly. She loved how expressive he could be, even when he tried to hide it. But little did

toe with a mischievous glint. “Why

beautiful,” Ethan replied instantly, forcing a smile to hide the hint of disappointment

eyes playfully, walking a slow circle around him. “Hmm, it’s nice… but I feel like something’s missing,” she mused

way it is. Wait, what are you doing?” Ethan started to

you blindfolding me?” he

car, followed by her sultry voice. “It’s a surprise, hubby,” she whispered,

stunned by her playful boldness. His breath hitched, and his voice came out hoarse as he managed

out of their home. Ethan allowed her to guide him, though the

it far? Give me a hint,

with a laugh,

a secluded spot, taking a moment to adjust the blindfold before helping him out. Holding his hand tightly, she

we there yet?” Ethan asked eagerly, his excitement palpable.

replied, her smile widening as they walked. The journey took about 20 minutes, and during that time, Ethan kept tossing out wild guesses about their

was the same lake house Ethan had once brought her to–a place etched

decorated. Soft, glowing fairy lights draped over the trees, while a pathway lined with delicate flowers and flickering artificial candles

While planning this surprise, she had stumbled upon the house’s ownership papers in one of Ethan’s drawers and was shocked to discover that the property was registered