Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

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As Pedro stormed out of the house, frustration boiled within him. One thought consumed his mind: he needed to act, and he needed to act now. If he didn’t, Lily would remain ensnared in Ethan’s deceitful clutches. He couldn’t allow her to be trapped in that man’s web of lies. He had to save her, no matter what it took.

Noticing Pedro’s furious departure, Uncle Noel, the housekeeper, hurried after him. “Pedro!” he called out, his voice laced with urgency. “Stop right there, Pedro!”

Despite Uncle Noel’s shouts, Pedro kept moving, his steps quick and resolute. Frustrated by his lack of response, Uncle Noel turned to the guards stationed nearby, who stood frozen like statues. “What are you all doing standing there like fools? Stop him!” he barked.

The guards exchanged nervous glances, hesitation etched on their faces. They hadn’t forgotten the last time they’d dared to cross their boss–Pedro’s wrath had left them battered and terrified. Summoning a sliver of courage, they began to approach him cautiously.

But before they could act, Pedro abruptly stopped and turned around, his cold gaze slicing through them like a blade. “If any of you value your lives, go ahead–try to stop me,” he warned, his voice dripping with

menace.

The guards froze in place, their faces pale with fear. None of them dared to take another step forward. Glancing uneasily between Uncle Noel and Pedro, they quickly retreated, resuming their posts without a word.

Pedro smirked at their cowardice. “Smart choice,” he muttered. “Now stay where you are.” Without sparing another glance, he turned and continued toward the door.

Uncle Noel’s frustration grew as he watched the guards shrink back. “Useless fools!” he bellowed. “What good are you if you can’t even follow a simple order? Cowards! The lot of you!” Ignoring them, he quickened his pace, determined to catch up with Pedro.

“Pedro, listen to me!” Uncle Noel shouted, his breath coming in short gasps. “Don’t do this, my boy. Please!”

and nothing Uncle Noel said could dissuade him. Reaching his car, he yanked the door open, ready to leave. Just as he was about to step inside, Uncle Noel grabbed his arm, pulling him

Noel pleaded, panting

today, Uncle Noel,” Pedro said firmly, shaking his head. “I’m done listening. I’ve had enough!”

Uncle

don’t

Pedro. Is that what you want?”

his voice steady

Noel pressed, his voice growing softer, almost as if he were trying

still air. His fists clenched at hie eidae, hie anger threatening to evnlode. “I can live with

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her, so be it. But at least she’ll be with me. I can’t stand the thought of her loving

continued. “I believe in my love for her. One day, she’ll understand. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but that day will

to everything we discussed? You said

his eyes glinting with resolve. “Uncle Noel, let

him, stunned into silence.

friend–zone me faster than you can blink. And then what? Let’s say I

lips pressed

her brother. I want