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?”

stopped in her tracks, staring at him in disbelief. “Why do

flies out the window. Besides, isn’t it

a laugh. “Enough already.

dimly lit hallway, guided by a waiter who directed them toward a quieter part of the venue. The corridor was eerily deserted, with only a

that was slightly ajar, Lily paused. “Do you think

door. “Only one way to find

took a deep breath and stepped forward, pushing the door open

out to knock on the slightly ajar door, it opened abruptly. Standing before them was a petite woman, bundled in a plain dress with a beanie pulled low over her head and a scarf wrapped snugly around

Aurora?” Lily asked gently, her voice steady.

and she clutched her scarf tighter, as if shielding herself. Her mind raced with possibilities. Who are these people? How do they know my

known as the “Mysterious Woman.” The idea that someone

you must have the wrong person,” she said briskly, stepping around them. She didn’t get far. Two imposing bodyguards suddenly appeared, blocking her path with crossed

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

smile. “We just want to talk to you,

and exhaled sharply. “Fine. What do you want?” she asked through gritted teeth.

somewhere more private?” Lily suggested, her tone

wasn’t ready to let her guard down. “No,”

softened her voice. “We mean no harm, I promise. This is about an

Aurora pause. Against her better judgment, she

were seated in a cozy, private lounge at a nearby upscale restaurant. Aurora sat stiffly,

time. She laid out her proposal with transparency, explaining how she wanted to launch Aurora’s singing career and use her talent as part

make me a star, but also use me as a