Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 187

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As Lily turned to leave. Ethan quickly reached out and grabbed her wrist, stopping her in her tracks. Without a moment’s hesitation, he pulled her into his arms, wrapping them tightly around her waist. His voice was soft yet desperate. “Lily, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean it. Please, forgive me.”

Lily remained silent, her body rigid in his embrace.

Ethan felt a wave of panic. Cursing himself inwardly, he tightened his hold, his tone pleading, “Baby, I’m such an idiot. I was careless. Please don’t be mad at me. I’ll do anything to make it right.”

Still, she said nothing.

Ethan was about to say more when he noticed her body trembling in his arms. His heart dropped as he realized she was crying.

“Lily, baby, why are you crying?” he asked, his voice full of concern. He gently turned her around, tilting her face toward him.

Lily refused to meet his gaze, her tears streaming silently down her cheeks. She whimpered softly, trying to suppress the sound of her crying.

Ethan carefully cupped her face, tilting her chin up until their eyes met. Her tear–filled gaze was like a dagger to his heart. Gently wiping her tears away with his thumbs, he leaned down and pressed a tender kiss

to her forehead.

“I’m so sorry, baby,” he whispered, his voice full of remorse. “I never meant to hurt you. Please, forgive me.”

Through her tears, Lily finally spoke, her voice shaking. “How could you say that? Do you not trust my love for you? Asking me something like that… it’s like you’re questioning my feelings for you.”

Her words hit him hard. He immediately held his ears, his expression sincere and full of guilt. “I’m really, really sorry, baby. I was wrong. I wasn’t thinking. Please, forgive me.”

Lily sniffled, her eyes still red and swollen from crying. “You’re so bad. I hate you,” she muttered, lightly punching his chest in frustration.

He suddenly pointed to his head. “You know what? Pull my hair until I’m bald

couldn’t help but chuckle at his ridiculous suggestion. She laughed and cried at the same time, her emotions a chaotic mix. “Do you think I’m

his chest like she

do you think? A beauty like me isn’t going to live with a bald

leaned in and placed a quick peck on her lips before

eyebrow, amused. “And how exactly are you going

tone mock carious “If you avan

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mental image of him rounding up random men and shaving their heads was so

Her tears had stopped, and the tension in the room had dissolved. “Baby,” he said cautiously, “does

She pretended to think for a moment before finally nodding. “Forgiven. But,” she added sternly, “if you ever say

nervously, nodding quickly. “Understood, ma’am.

and a warm sense of comfort returned

can slap me as much as

that you’re handsome? And

headed toward the dining table, her movements quick but graceful. Ethan trailed behind her, a small, amused smile lingering on his lips. Without saying a word, he pulled out

a while, Lily broke the silence. Her voice was soft but carried a note of seriousness. “Ethan, don’t ever question my love for you

words, Ethan reached across the table, taking both her hands in his. He brought them to his lips and kissed them gently. “I understand, my love. I was

what I said.”

lips as she nodded, her eyes reflecting

Today marked the final day of promotional

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his forehead. The memory of his earlier blunder made him groan inwardly. “Next time, I need to think before

picked up the phone