Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

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Seeing his mother visibly excited, Jeff quickly grabbed her hands, trying to calm her down. “Mom, slow down. It’s not what you’re thinking,” he said with a nervous chuckle.

Jacky’s eyes widened dramatically. “Oh no! Don’t tell me you got someone pregnant and then had to marry her out of responsibility. Are you trapped in a loveless marriage now?” she gasped in shock.

Jeff blinked, utterly speechless. “Mom… seriously?” He let out a sigh, shaking his head. “You really need to stop watching those over–the–top TV dramas.”

Jacky crossed her arms, unconvinced. “Then what is it? Who’s the lucky lady?” she demanded.

Jeff grinned mischievously. “Hehe… My one true love.”

Jacky narrowed her eyes. “Excuse me?”

“My food!” Jeff declared proudly, patting his stomach.

Jacky stared at him in disbelief. “You can’t be serious.”

“Mom, I’ve made a lifelong commitment. In this world, there’s only one thing I’ll ever truly love–my food. No one will ever come between me and my plate. If you’re looking for a daughter–in–law, you’ll have to try with my older brother. I’m completely devoted to my one and only true love.”

Jacky’s jaw dropped. “Are you for real?”

Jeff scratched the back of his neck with a sheepish smile. “Mom, you should be proud! You raised a loyal son. And honestly, who wants all that relationship drama? Love, heartbreak, stress–when you can just fall in love with a great meal.”

Jacky shook her head, trying to suppress a smile. “You’re impossible,” she muttered, knowing better than to argue with his nonsense. “Fine, I’m not trying to set you up with anyone right now. But seriously, what do you think about her?” she asked, her tone shifting to something more thoughtful.

Relieved that the topic wasn’t about marriage, Jeff relaxed. “Phew, glad we’re done with that topic,” he said, though his relief was short–lived.

in a particular direction and smiled. “Because

“Mom, what? I’m your son! What do you mean I’m not good enough?” he exclaimed, putting

I didn’t know better, I might agree,” Jacky teased

are we even talking about?” Jeff asked, his curiosity piqued. Jacky gestured

captivating about her–the way she carried herself on that ramp earlier had left an impression. A strange sensation stirred in his chest, one he couldn’t quite put into words.

“There’s

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smirked knowingly. “Stay here. I’m going to say hello,” she announced

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making her way toward Lily, leaving him standing there, still grappling with that unexpected flutter in his chest.

light–hearted conversation with one of the actresses at the party, her gaze was suddenly drawn to Jacky approaching her. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she recognized her idol walking toward her. The legendary actress who had

Lily’s childhood dream of becoming an actress. Secretly, she had always hoped to share the screen with her idol, even if just for a fleeting moment. But those dreams

surge through her. Though the room was comfortably cool, her palms were damp with sweat, and her heart raced uncontrollably. The actress she had been speaking to noticed Jacky’s arrival and tactfully

I’m Jacky. You are absolutely stunning,” she said.

heart thundering in her chest. Struggling to steady her trembling hands, she shook Jacky’s hand, her voice

forties and a mother of three, her timeless beauty and elegance made her appear decades younger. “Of course,” she replied with a playful glint in her eye, “but only if

intrigued. “What is it?”

whispered conspiratorially, “You’ll design a pair of couple’s outfits for me

“Okay, I’d

she looked at Jacky

said. “But don’t worry, your

admiration for Jacky growing even more. “I promise I’ll