Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 176

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For a moment, neither of them said a word. Lily glanced at Pedro, who seemed lost in the glow of the moon. She let out a soft sigh and broke the silence. “Whenever I miss someone, I like to look at the moon

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Pedro turned his gaze slightly toward her, his voice low and tinged with sadness. “You do?”

Lily nodded thoughtfully. “Yes. You know, there’s an old belief that when someone passes away, their soul becomes a star in the sky. They’re always watching over us from above. Even when you can’t see them during the day, they’re still there.”

She looked up at the glittering sky, her voice steady but gentle. “Whoever you’re missing, Mr. Pedro, I’m sure they’re watching over you right now. And when you feel sad, that star you’re thinking of won’t shine as brightly. So, to let them sparkle with happiness, you should cheer up and try not to feel too heavy–hearted. They wouldn’t want to see you sad.”

Her words hung in the air like a soothing melody. She didn’t know why she had said them, but she felt it was the right thing to do. Deep down, perhaps she understood what it was like to feel the aching void left by someone’s absence. After her rebirth, she had often missed her parents. The loneliness she felt during those days had been almost unbearable, a gnawing emptiness that had left her questioning who she could truly

trust.

It was terrifying to live in a world where you could only depend on yourself, unsure of who might genuinely care for you or who might betray you. But all of that had changed when Ethan entered her life. He had become her anchor, the one person she could trust completely.

Pedro finally turned to look at her, his dark eyes softening. A small smile appeared on his face, and in that moment, the tension in the air seemed to melt away. The moonlight cast a serene glow over them, creating an atmosphere of warmth and tranquility.

For the first time in what felt like forever, Pedro experienced a deep sense of peace. He couldn’t explain it, but Lily’s words had touched something within him. They reminded him that even though his father was no longer there, he wasn’t truly alone.

His gaze lingered on her, taking in her gentle expression and the way her eyes sparkled with kindness. She reminded him of a memory from long ago–a tiny, bright–eyed baby he had once held in his arms. Those same curious, shining eyes had always followed him back then, and whenever he left her side, she would cry until he returned.

genuine expression that seemed

see? Now your star must be

the sound light and carefree. But his expression soon grew thoughtful as he tilted his head. “Miss Lily, why do you keep calling me so

Lily repeated, caught off

didn’t see any harm in being friends with Pedro. After all, he was her savior, and she always felt a warm, positive energy around him. Smiling, she nodded. “Alright then, we’re friends now, Pedro. But since we’re friends, you should call me by my

smile. “You know, you’re my first friend in a very long time.” His tone was light. but those words carried an unmistakable

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noticing something. “Wait here, Lily. I’ll be right back,” he said and darted off without waiting for her

his retreating figure,

First friend?

little. She didn’t know much about Pedro’s life, but it seemed lonely. Still, she was glad to be someone he could

over at Mia, who was still on the phone, deep in conversation. With a sigh, Lily pulled out her own phone and dialed Ethan’s number. It rang only twice before

“Baby?”

dear husband,” she said

replied, though his voice carried a hint of

okay?”

got into some petty accident, and now they’re standing there shouting at each other like

his frustration. “Hey, calm

Ethan retorted. “How can I not hurry? You’re standing there all

cut in. “Sister Mia is here with me. And there’s a handsome