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?”

in her tracks, staring at him in disbelief. “Why do you always think about that? What happened to your legendary self–control?”

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

blushed, biting back a laugh. “Enough already.

the dimly lit hallway, guided by a waiter 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

the door. “Only one way

a deep breath and stepped forward, pushing the

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 performer they

you Miss Aurora?” Lily asked gently, her voice

she clutched her scarf tighter, as if shielding herself. Her mind raced with possibilities.

was only known as the “Mysterious Woman.” The

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

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

stepped forward, offering a calm smile. “We just want to talk to you, Miss

sharply. “Fine. What do you want?” she asked through

more private?” Lily suggested, her tone gentle

them closely. They didn’t look threatening, but she wasn’t ready to let her guard down. “No,” she

“We mean no harm, I promise. This is

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

cozy, private lounge at a nearby upscale restaurant.

launch Aurora’s singing career and use her talent as part of a larger plan involving the famous singer Riley.

get this straight,” 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