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 But when the time came, he was informed that one of the finalists had unexpectedly withdrawn.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.

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

escaping his lips. “No, I’m not

she tilted her head again. “Not a celebrity? Then… who are

the faint flush on her cheeks and reached out to touch her forehead. She wasn’t warm, nor did

asked gently. “What’s your name? Do you know where your room

call someone to help you?”

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moment before she pointed at his door and said, “Room? This is my room… She tried to stand up but

arm

be ill. Yet her actions were so uncharacteristic of someone fully aware of their surroundings. Parker

doing here? And more importantly, who was she?

set in as he gently shook her, trying to wake her up, but she didn’t respond. Realizing there was no other choice, he decided to carry her into

laying her down on the bed, he tried once more to rouse her, but there was still no reaction. Sighing, he pulled out his phone and dialed a doctor, giving them the hotel address. Just as

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

graceful form. Snapping himself out of

said, his voice firm but gentle, as he tried

could act further, she suddenly shoved him back with surprising strength. Her earlier frailty was gone, replaced by

sheet. But instead of calming down, she lunged at him like a whirlwind, her hands grabbing at him, her

raced. He knew this wasn’t right–this girl wasn’t in her senses. He should stop her, protect her, and ensure nothing inappropriate happened. But his

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

asleep in his arms, her face serene and peaceful. Parker gazed down at her, his emotions a

her, should have been stronger. But beyond the guilt, another realization hit him–he had fallen for

he whispered to himself. “I’ll find out who you are, win