Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

Chapter 220

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“What did you just say?” Aurora asked, pretending she hadn’t heard clearly, though she had caught every word.

“Nothing important,” Parker replied quickly, changing the subject. “When is Leon Haris supposed to arrive? Let’s get this over with.”

“Any minute now,” Aurora said, a playful smirk tugging at her lips. She couldn’t wait to see Parker’s reaction when he discovered that Leon Haris wasn’t actually the male lead. Anticipation made her giddy.

They didn’t have to wait long. As they were discussing something unrelated, a loud voice boomed from across the room.

“Aurora!”

Aurora grinned, but Parker almost toppled out of his chair in shock. Steadying himself, he turned to see the source of the cheerful voice–Jeff.

Parker’s eyes narrowed as he glared at the uninvited newcomer strolling toward them. Meanwhile, Aurora beamed and greeted Jeff warmly. “Hello, Jeff! Thanks for agreeing to help with our little project.”

“For you? Anytime,” Jeff said with a wink, clearly enjoying himself.

“What are you doing here?” Parker snapped, his irritation evident. “This isn’t the time to joke around and disrupt people’s work, Jeff.”

“Disrupt?” Jeff feigned offense. “I’m here to shoot the video with Aurora. How’s that disruptive?” He smirked, clearly aware of Parker’s feelings for Aurora and delighted at the opportunity to tease him.

“What?” Parker’s head whipped toward Aurora, who avoided his gaze. “What’s going on? Where’s Leon Haris? We agreed on him! And why is this annoying guy here?”

“I’m not annoying,” Jeff interjected defensively.

Parker shot back before turning

sheepishly, “Well… He’s the

Parker asked, exasperated.

what you said,” Aurora

did I say?” Parker frowned, clearly

finally mentioned Leon Haris, you reluctantly agreed but then said he ‘doesn’t look good with me,” Aurora explained, carefully crafting her response.

dropped.

his arm casually around Aurora’s

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smile, “Boss, we’re just respecting your input.

gape in disbelief. Is this what it feels like to drop a boulder on your own foot?

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he stared at Jeff with the intensity of someone plotting revenge. Meanwhile, Aurora struggled to keep a straight face, suppressing the urge

ever the troublemaker, gave a triumphant grin. “Don’t worry, Parker. I’ll

intensified, and for a brief moment, he contemplated whether kicking Jeff

you following me?” Jeff asked, raising an eyebrow as Parker entered with him. “If you keep giving me those looks, people might start thinking you’re interested

idiot!” Parker exclaimed, pushing Jeff away with a disgusted

at your face! Relax, I was just messing with you!”

funny,” Parker muttered, glaring at him while punching Jeff lightly on

finally calming down. “By the way, what did you want to talk to

friend, and that’s why I’m telling you this now. Aurora is mine.” He looked Jeff in the eye, his tone firm. “Stay away from her. Don’t even think about her. I love her, and I’m not giving you a chance to get close to her. She has my child, and I’m already a father. So, drop it, okay? Don’t

eyebrow, surprised. “Oh, so you already have a kid together? When did that

question. “That’s not important. The important thing is, do you understand what I just said?” His impatience

never seen you so serious about a girl before. Do you

without hesitation. “I do.”