Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 194

+8 Pearls

Ethan walked beside Lily, still shaken by the encounter. “As my devoted wife, shouldn’t you be jealous that some random woman touched me and insist on taking me home to scrub me clean?” he asked, feigning disappointment.

Lily arched an eyebrow at him, arms crossed. “Do I look like I have that kind of time to waste? Besides, who told you to catch her in the first place?”

Ethan blinked, his mouth opening as if to explain. Would she believe me if I said it was just a reflex?

“Don’t even think about using that excuse,” Lily snapped, narrowing her eyes.

Caught off guard, Ethan chuckled nervously. Despite her annoyance, he found her jealousy endearing. “You know,” he said, his voice soft, “you’re kind of cute when you’re mad.”

Her glare intensified. “And you’re irritating when you’re not taking this seriously. Why are you smiling anyway? Enjoying the fact that another woman was all over you?”

His smile disappeared instantly, and he shook his head in a panic. “No, no! Of course not. I just… I’m happy you care enough to be jealous. It means you love me.”

Rolling her eyes, Lily waved him off. “Let’s focus on finding Aurora, shall we? Are you coming or not?”

“Coming,” Ethan pouted, reaching for her hand. “But how about this–you punish me when we get

Lily considered his words for a moment before nodding. “Maybe.”

“In bed?” he added, grinning mischievously.

home?”

do you always

out the window. Besides, isn’t it the

laugh. “Enough already. Let’s find Aurora.”

by a waiter who directed them toward a quieter part of the venue.

was slightly ajar, Lily paused. “Do you think she’s

shrugged, glancing at the door. “Only one

breath and stepped forward, pushing the

cautiously through the dim hallway, their steps echoing lightly against the wooden floor. When Lily reached out to knock on the slightly ajar door, it opened abruptly. Standing before them was a petite woman, bundled in a

Aurora?” Lily asked

stiffened, and she clutched her scarf tighter, as if shielding herself. Her mind

this bar, she was only known as the “Mysterious Woman.” The idea that someone might know her true identity made

them. She didn’t get far. Two imposing bodyguards suddenly

the meaning of this?” Aurora demanded, turning back to face the couple. Her voice quivered,

just want to talk to you, Miss

and exhaled sharply. “Fine. What do you

more private?” Lily suggested, her tone gentle

them closely. They didn’t look threatening, but she wasn’t ready to

her voice. “We mean no harm, I promise.

pause. Against her better judgment, she nodded reluctantly. “Alright, but it better

later, the three of them were seated in a cozy, private lounge at a nearby upscale

wasted no time. She laid out her proposal with transparency, explaining how she wanted to launch Aurora’s singing career and use

Aurora said, her voice laced with skepticism. “You want to make me a star, but also use me as a tool in some personal vendetta against