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?”

at him in disbelief. “Why do you always think

all my self–control flies out the window. Besides, isn’t it the best way to express my love

back a laugh. “Enough

a quieter part of the venue.

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

shrugged, glancing at the door. “Only

deep breath and stepped forward, pushing the door open cautiously.

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 plain dress with a beanie pulled low over her head and a scarf wrapped snugly around her neck. The transformation from the

asked gently, her

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

The

the wrong person,” she said briskly, stepping around them. She didn’t get far. Two imposing

to face the couple. Her voice quivered, but her eyes blazed with defiance. “Who are you, and

smile. “We just want to talk to you, Miss Aurora.”

sharply. “Fine.

more private?” Lily suggested, her tone gentle

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

I promise. This

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

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

her proposal with transparency, explaining how she wanted to launch Aurora’s

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