Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 197

Flashback Begins.

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Parker could never forget that night–it was seared into his memory like a permanent mark on his soul. That evening held a profound significance for him, an experience so vivid that it replayed in his mind as if it had happened only yesterday.

The event that night was a grand singing competition hosted by his company at one of the city’s most prestigious hotels. At the time, Parker was searching for fresh talent, someone with the potential to become the next big star in the music industry. The competition had been designed with that goal in mind: to find a new voice that could be groomed and polished into stardom.

He wasn’t directly involved in the judging process that evening. Instead, his role was to oversee the final round and make the ultimate decision on which contestant showed the most promise. Until then, he had decided to stay in his hotel room to focus on other pressing work.

“Call me when the finalists are ready,” he had instructed his secretary. His only task was to evaluate five contestants during the last round and choose the winner. But when the time came, he was informed that one of the finalists had unexpectedly withdrawn. Despite the minor setback, the competition proceeded, and Parker ultimately selected Ricky as the winner–a decision that would later bring significant success to his company.

After the event concluded, Parker returned to his hotel room. But as he approached his door, he stopped in his tracks. Sitting on the carpeted floor just outside his room was a young woman. Her posture was slouched, and her head was tilted slightly downward as if she were lost in her own world.

Parker looked around the empty hallway, puzzled. It was late, and there wasn’t a soul in sight except for the two of them. He approached her cautiously, unsure of what to make of the situation.

“Miss…?” he called out, his voice gentle yet firm.

The girl didn’t respond. She remained seated, her head lowered, as if she hadn’t heard him at all.

“Miss?” he tried again, this time a little louder.

Still no response. Concerned, Parker crouched down to her level and reached out to gently shake her hand. “Miss, are you alright?”

The young woman finally looked up, and the sight of her face took Parker’s breath away. Her features were delicate and innocent, framed by tousled hair that only added to her charm. But what truly captivated him were her eyes–bright, playful, and filled with an inexplicable warmth.

giggled softly and tilted her head, studying him with a curious expression. “Hey, Mister… you’re pretty handsome,” she teased, her tone light and slightly slurred. “Are you

his lips. “No, I’m not a celebrity,” he replied, shaking his

a pout, and she tilted her head again. “Not a celebrity? Then… who are you?”

to touch her forehead. She wasn’t warm, nor did she smell of alcohol. Yet,

are you feeling alright?” he asked gently. “What’s your name? Do you know where your room is?

I call someone

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This is my room… She tried to stand up but wobbled unsteadily, prompting Parker

her arm to help

She wasn’t drunk, nor did she appear to be ill. Yet her actions were so

girl doing here? And more importantly,

unconscious. Panic set in as he gently shook her, trying to wake her up,

there was still no reaction. Sighing, he pulled out his phone

freeze in shock. His phone slipped from his hand and hit the floor as his jaw dropped. The girl, seemingly unaware of her surroundings, was fumbling with

graceful form. Snapping himself out of his stupor, he closed his eyes tightly and took

his voice firm but gentle, as

him back with surprising strength. Her earlier frailty was

calming down, she lunged at him like a whirlwind, her hands grabbing at

wasn’t in her senses. He should stop her, protect her, and ensure nothing inappropriate happened. But his self–control wavered. The closeness,

within him: his conscience against his desires. In the end, he gave

Parker gazed down at her, his

stronger. But beyond the guilt, another realization hit him–he had fallen for her. Completely and

find out who you are, win