Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 159

Lily extended her hand with a polite smile. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Pedro, she said warmly.

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Pedro smiled in return, but as his eyes landed on her bracelet, his expression froze. Without warning, he reached out and grabbed her hand, his attention fixed entirely on the piece of jewelry.

Startled by his sudden action, Lily frowned. “Mr. Pedro, is something wrong?” she asked, her voice tinged with concert.

Pedro didn’t respond right away. His gaze remained glued to the bracelet as though lost in deep thought. The silence stretched on, leaving Lily confused. She gently shook his arm to get his attention. “Mr. Pedro? Are you alright?”

Snapping out of his daze, Pedro blinked a few times and finally looked up at her. “T… I’m sorry,” he said, his tone soft and apologetic. “I didn’t mean to startle you. But this bracelet.. is it yours?”

Lily gave a small nod, smiling slightly. “Yes, it is.”

“Are you absolutely sure?” he asked again, his voice filled with a mix of curiosity and hesitation.

“Yes, Mr. Pedro. This bracelet has been with me since I was born,” she replied, puzzled. “Why? Is there something special about it? You seem a bit emotional.”

Pedro’s lips curved into a faint smile. “It just reminded me of someone,” he said quietly. “Someone who had a bracelet just like this one.”

“Oh, I see,” Lily said, nodding slowly. After a brief pause, she hesitated before asking, “Mr. Pedro, would you mind dropping me home? I… I don’t have any other way to get back.”

“Of course! I’d be happy to,” Pedro agreed quickly. The two began walking toward his car, which was parked a little farther down the road.

As they walked, Pedro followed a step behind her, his mind racing. A faint smile lingered on his face. He couldn’t believe the twist of fate that had brought them together. Of all days, it had to be today–his father’s death anniversary. He had been visiting his father’s grave, which was in the quiet outskirts of the city. On his way back, he had stumbled upon a disturbing scene: a group of men dragging a girl.

blindfold from the girl’s face, and everything changed. He recognized her immediately. She was the same girl he had seen at the hospital–the same

silently thanked his instincts for leading him to her. Of all the

the car, the atmosphere was calm

began, but

call me Pedro. No need to be so formal,” he

a moment before continuing. “I hope this doesn’t sound rude,

bit

of the

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tinged with sadness. Today

with sympathy. “Oh, I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t

small smile. “It’s not something I

you mean?”

the hospital,” he clarified,

hesitated briefly before replying, carefully choosing her words. “Ah.. my fa-“She caught herself jus time and corrected, “I mean, my family member. He’s doing much better

his expression thoughtful. After a moment, he asked, “And about what happened earlier. you have any idea who might have sent

“I really don’t know,” she admitted with a

The very thought of those goons enraged him. If he had known

silence, and soon, they arrived at Lily’s building. She turned to him with a grateful smile. “Thank you so much for bringing me home, Pedro. And for

nothing,” he replied, his voice gentle.

waved goodbye as she stepped out of the car. “Take care!” she called,