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?”

tracks, staring at him in disbelief. “Why do you always think about that? What happened to

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

blushed, biting back a laugh.

who directed them toward a quieter part of the venue. The corridor was eerily deserted, with only

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

“Only one way to find

stepped forward, pushing the door

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

Lily asked gently, her voice

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

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

you must have the wrong person,” she said briskly, stepping around them. She didn’t get

this?” Aurora demanded, turning back to face the couple. Her voice quivered, but her eyes blazed with defiance. “Who

just want to talk to you,

Aurora clenched her fists and exhaled sharply.

private?” Lily suggested, her tone gentle

she wasn’t ready to let her guard down. “No,” she replied curtly. “I’m not

her voice. “We mean no harm, I promise. This is about an opportunity for you–something that could change

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

seated in a cozy, private lounge at a nearby upscale restaurant. Aurora sat stiffly, her wary gaze darting between Lily

explaining how she wanted to launch Aurora’s singing career and use her talent as

“You want to make me a star, but also use me