Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

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After leaving the café, Lily strolled along the quiet road, lost in her thoughts. Suddenly, a van screeched to a halt right in front of her. Startled, she froze as the vehicle’s door slid open, revealing two masked men.

Before she could react, one of them grabbed her arm while the other clamped a hand over her mouth to muille her screams. “Stay quiet!” one of the men barked as they shoved her into the van.

Lily struggled fiercely, her heart pounding with fear, but they were too strong. They blindfolded her, bound her wrists and ankles with ropes, and gagged her, leaving her no choice but to sit silently in a corner.

Her mind raced, panic gripping her as she tried to process what was happening. Yesterday, she had been assaulted, and now she was being kidnapped. What was going on? Taking deep breaths, she forced herself to stay calm, realizing that panic would only worsen her situation. She needed a plan.

Listening carefully to her captors‘ conversation, she gathered that this was their first time doing something like this. Their inexperience gave her a glimmer of hope. If they were after money, perhaps she could negotiate her way out–if only they hadn’t gagged her.

The van jolted to a stop, causing her head to bump against the seat. She winced silently, the sting sharpening her resolve. One of the men yanked her out of the vehicle, dragging her along rough terrain. She stumbled but managed to stay upright as she was pulled along.

The eerie silence of their surroundings confirmed her suspicion-they were in an isolated area, far from help.

“Boss, she’s a real beauty,” one of the men said with a disgusting chuckle. “Can I go first?”

“No,” growled a gruff voice, presumably their leader. “I’m the boss, so I go first. And don’t forget–our client wants a nice video. Make it memorable.” He laughed, the sound sending chills down her spine.

Lily’s stomach churned with dread, but she refused to let her fear show. She knew staying calm was her only chance to think clearly. Panic would get her nowhere.

against the sudden brightness. Her eyes darted around, taking in the barren field that

licking his lips. “Well,

Lily met his gaze with icy determination. “How much did Rose pay you to do this?” she asked, her voice steady despite

to catch them off guard. The men exchanged surprised glances before bursting into

triple whatever she offered,” she said

laughed harder. “You? A spoiled little miss of

he stepped closer. “And this isn’t just about money, darling. Your sister did us a favor, and now we’re paying her

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out as if to touch her, but just as he moved closer,

confidence faltering. Lily turned slightly, her heartbeat quickening. Whoever it was, their unexpected arrival might

whipping around nervously. “Who’s there?” the leader barked, his voice laced with suspicion.

echoed in the

the boss growled, his tone growing sharper, “mind your own

louder this time, and a man stepped out of the shadows. His presence was calm commanding, and his lips curled into a sly smile. “And what if I don’t feel like leaving?” he said, his

concern you,” the leader shot back, his frustration evident. “Leave now, or

yer

toward one of his men standing nearby. The thug nodded and marched toward the stranger, ready to make an example of him. But before he could even raise his hand, he was on the ground, writhing in pain, his arm twisted at an unnatural angle.

for the first time, a flicker of

him,” he said, his voice calm but carrying an unmistakable edge, “I suggest you grab

Without another word, they scrambled to their feet, dragging their injured companion along, and fled

the man asked, walking toward her. His tone was gentle, a stark contrast to the fearsome aura

to process everything that had happened. “Thank you,” she said sincerely. her voice