Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 187

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* Pearls

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.

me–no, wait, I have a better idea!” He suddenly pointed to his head. “You know what? Pull my hair until I’m bald if it makes you

and cried at the same time, her emotions a chaotic mix. “Do you think I’m some wild animal who would pull your hair?” she teased. “And if you go bald, I’ll divorce

chest like she had just stabbed him. “What? Divorce me?!”

do you think? A beauty like me isn’t going to live with a bald man! Looks are everything. If you go bald, I’ll dump you and find someone more handsome to

hands. He leaned in and placed a quick peck on her lips before declaring possessively, “Not allowed.”

eyebrow, amused. “And how exactly are you going to stop me?”

his hand his tone mock carious “If you avan think about

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laugh, Ethan let out a breath of relief. Her tears had stopped, and the tension in the room had dissolved. “Baby,” he said cautiously, “does that

before finally nodding. “Forgiven. But,” she added sternly, “if you ever say something like that again, I’ll really slap you next

“Understood, ma’am. It won’t

between them cleared, and a warm sense

softly and nodded. “Alright, you can slap me as much as you want. This face is yours

rolled her eyes dramatically, pushing him aside. “Who told you that you’re handsome? And look at you! You’ve made me miss my breakfast

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 chair and sat down next to her. Together, they resumed their breakfast, the earlier

carried a note of seriousness. “Ethan, don’t ever question my love for you again. It’s not that I don’t want to have children with you. I just think it’s

hands in his. He brought them to his lips and kissed them gently. “I understand, my love. I was thoughtless

what I said.”

gentle smile played on Lily’s lips as she

they spent a bit more time together, but eventually, Lily had to leave. Today marked the final day of promotional

car. Before she got in, he gave the driver some careful instructions and closed the door behind her. He stood there, watching as the car drove off, a lingering

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

up the phone