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 disbelief. “Why do you always think about that? What happened to your

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

back a laugh. “Enough

guided by a waiter who directed them toward a quieter

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

“Only one

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

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 had just

asked gently, her

if shielding herself. Her mind raced with possibilities. Who are these people?

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

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

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

cornered, Aurora clenched her fists and exhaled sharply. “Fine. What do you want?” she

we talk somewhere more private?” Lily suggested, her tone gentle

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

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

her better judgment,

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

to launch Aurora’s singing career

want to make me a