Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 147

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“What’s it going to be, Hannah? Yes or no? Life or death?” Lily’s voice rang out coldly, cutting through the

tense air.

Rose remained frozen, trembling under the weight of her sister’s demand. Her silence only seemed to further fuel Lily’s impatience. “I don’t have all day, Hannah!” she snapped, her tone growing harsher. “Will you

leave Lucas or not? Yes or no?”

Finally, Rose broke her silence, her voice shaking but resolute. “No!” she shouted. “I won’t leave him. I’d

rather die!”

Lily’s reaction was unexpected. She began clapping slowly, her face twisting into a sinister smile. “Well, well,” she sneered. “Exactly what I thought you’d say. You always have to make things difficult, don’t you? You know, you really do bring out the worst in me. Now, thanks to you, I’m stuck being the ‘bad guy‘ who has to kill her own little sister.”

Rose’s courage faltered, and she began to plead. “No, Elder Sister… Please don’t do this. Don’t kill me. I’m begging you!”

Lily tilted her head, feigning confusion. “Huh? So you don’t want to die, but you also refuse to leave Lucas. Tell me, Hannah, how exactly does that work? You can’t have everything, can you?” She chuckled darkly. “You’ve wasted enough of my time already. Let’s just get this over with.”

Her smirk widened as she raised the gun. “I know I gave you two choices for how you’d die, but as your kind and loving elder sister, I’ll make the decision for you. Which one should it be?” She tapped her chin in mock thought before her eyes gleamed with malice. “Ah, yes. The second option. A clean shot. Let’s not drag this

out

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Lily stepped closer, leveling the gun at Rose’s forehead. “After today, there will be no more Hannah in this world. You’ll disappear, just like that.” Her voice became softer, almost tender, as she began to lay out her twisted plan. “After a while, Lucas will come to me, heartbroken and desperate. Of course, I’ll act like I’m doing everything in my power to find you. I’ll cry, I’ll search, I’ll pretend… for as long as it takes. Maybe it’ll be weeks, months, even years. But eventually, he’ll forget you. Slowly, surely, I’ll help him heal”

She gave a cruel laugh, her eyes glinting with triumph. “And then, dear little sister, Lucas will be mine. He won’t remember you. I’ll make sure of it.”

Elder Sister. Truly delusional. Do you honestly believe that killing me will make Lucas love you? You’re living in a fantasy world!”

faltered. “Shut your mouth, Hannah. Don’t test my patience!” she snapped, her voice rising

anger.

Never! You think you can replace me in his heart? You think you can force him to

tightened as she raised it again. “You’ve said enough. I’ve had it with you,

for the end. But just

urgently from behind. “No! Stella,

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mixture of shock and disbelief. “Lucas? How did you find us here?” she exclaimed. But her surprise quickly morphed into anger, Gritting her teeth, she spar, “YOU CAME

Lucas began, his

is it always her?” Lily cried out, her voice breaking. Tears streamed down her face as she stared at him with a mix of pain and fury. “Even though I’m right here in front of you, why is it

“Stella, please”

him off. She grabbed Rose roughly by the arm and pointed a gun at her head. “Don’t take another step, or I’ll shoot her!” she warned,

raising his hands in surrender. “Alright, alright. I’m staying

You love me, don’t you? Not her. Me. I’m

Lucas roared, his patience snapping. “I’ve had enough of your delusions. I don’t love you. I love Hannah!”

Lily sobbed, her voice trembling. “You love me. I know you do. You’re just confused. Say it. Say you love me, or I’ll shoot her. SAY

think this is love? Do you even know what love is? Is this how you show love–by threatening someone and pointing a

you. You don’t love me because you only see her. But when I kill her… when she’s gone… you’ll only see me. Haha…” Her laugh turned maniacal as

shouted, lunging

deafening gunshot echoed

moment, the world seemed

protective arms. He had pulled her out of harm’s way just in time, and the bullet

Tears streaked her face as she looked at Lucas. Their eyes met, but before anything could be said, they

they asked in unison, their voices filled with dread.