Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

13:52 sat, 8 Mar 07

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

Chapter 69

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Rose's face was twisted with frustration as she realized her plan had completely fallen apart. Just then, a hand

rested lightly on her shoulder.

“Is there a problem?” ca calm yet sharp voice.

Rose turned around, quickly masking her irritation with a bright, practiced smile. “Of course not, Miss Mia. I'm

just relieved that all those terrible rumors have been cleared up. | was so worried about my elder

sister...”

Mia raised an eyebrow, her lips curling into a faint smile. “Were you, now? It's funny, isn’t it? People with ill

intentions always seem to fail when it comes to harming Lily. You know why? Because she’s surrounded by

people who genuinely love her and would go to great lengths to protect her.”

Rose let out a light laugh, nodding her head in agreement. “Absolutely, Miss Mia, I'm one of those people. | love

my sister and I'll always protect her.”

Turning to her manager, she said firmly, “Let's go, Nathan.”

As Rose and Nathan walked away, Mia's smile faded, replaced by a cold sneer. You're right about one thing.

Rose-you are one of those people. But not the kind who protects; you're the kind who schemes.

Her thoughts shifted to Lily, and a sense of relief washed over her. Lily was safe, and thank goodness Ethan had

been there. But then a question lingered-why had he been there in the first place? Was it just a coincidence?

Mia shook her head. It didn’t matter. What was important was that Lily was okay, and as long as she was with

Ethan, everything would be fine. With a faint smile, Mia turned and headed home.

Meanwhile, inside the dimly lit washroom, Lily leaned weakly against the cold tiles, her body trembling. Her mind

was clouded, and her strength was slipping away rapidly.

“Z-Ethan...” she managed to whisper, her voice hoarse and barely audible.

Outside the door, Ethan paced restlessly, his brows knitted in deep concern. He debated whether to call a doctor,

but the sound of Lily's frail voice calling his nshattered his hesitation,

Without a second thought, he pushed open the door and rushed inside-only to freeze in place.

His breath hitched, and his face flushed crimson as his eyes widened in shock. Lily stood under the shower,

water cascading down her bare form.

Immediately. Ethan spun around, squeezing his eyes shut and holding up a trembling hand. “L-Lily.... should

1..... should I call a doctor?”

Lily blinked weakly, her gaze landing on his rigid back. Despite the dull ache coursing through her body, a faint

smile almost formed on her lips. Any other man would have taken advantage of such a moment, yet Ethan had

turned away instantly.

“E-Ethan... I... | need your help,” she said, her voice breaking with pain.

Ethan swallowed hard, his voice tight with concern. “Okay, Lily. Just hold on. I'll call the doctor, don’t worry.

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“N-No... don’t... don’t call a doctor, she interrupted weakly, gasping as a wave of pain hit her. | need you.

Please... help me...”

Her voice cracked, and Ethan froze in place. His chest tightened as he processed her words, his heart pounding

in his ears. Slowly, he turned his head slightly, his concern outweighing his hesitation.

“Alright, Lily. I'm here. I'll help you. Just... just stay with me, okay?”

His voice was steady, but the tension in his shoulders betrayed the turmoil he felt inside. Taking a deep breath,

Ethan stepped forward, fully prepared to do whatever it took to help her.

Ethan froze, his breath hitching as he processed her words. How could he possibly do this? No-he couldn't.

Not like this.

“N-no... I'm sorry, | can’t... | can’t do this. Please, just hold on. I'll call the doctor. Everything will be fine, |

promise,” he stammered, his voice trembling with uncertainty. He understood what she was asking of him, but

he wasn’t sure he could follow through.

“E-Ethan... please... Ahh!”

Her sharp cry jolted him out of his thoughts. Lily's body went limp, and she began to fall. Without hesitation.

Ethan lunged forward and caught her, cradling her in his arms. His chest tightened as he looked at her pale face,

her trembling hands clutching onto him for dear life..

“Ethan... please...” Lily's voice was weak but desperate. Her arms clung tightly around him, and where their skin

met, she seemed to draw comfort from his warmth.

The hot water from the shower poured down on them both, but Ethan barely noticed. His focus was locked on her

face, contorted in pain. His self-control, which he had carefully built over time, began to crack. He loved her,

deeply. He wanted her, but not under these circumstances. Not when she was vulnerable and hurting.

“Lily...” he whispered, his voice breaking.

Her tear-filled eyes met his, and for a moment, tseemed to stop. He could see her trust in him, her plea for

relief.

“I will help you,” he said firmly, cupping her face in his hands. “But you must promisesomething. Promise

me, Lily, that after this... you'll marry me.”

Lily’s hazy mind struggled to process his words. Her focus was on the comfort his touch brought her, the faint

safety she felt in his presence,

“Promise me,” he urged again, his voice steady despite the storm brewing in his chest.

“I... | promise,” she whispered faintly.

Ethan searched her face one last time, making sure she understood. “Are you certain, Lily? Please, think

carefully. | don’t want you to regret this later.”

Instead of answering with words, Lily leaned forward and pressed her lips against his. That was all the

confirmation Ethan needed. He kissed her back with unreserved passion, wrapping his arms securely around her

as she clung to him.

Lifting her carefully, Ethan carried her out of the shower and laid her gently on the bed. The moment their skin

parted, Lily whimpered in discomfort, reaching out for him.

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“I'm here,” he said softly, his voice filled with a tender promise.

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Discarding the barriers between them, Ethan leaned over her and pressed a lingering kiss to her lips. “I love you.

Lily”

That night, two hearts collided, two souls intertwined, and for those fleeting moments, the world outside ceased

to exist.

When it was over, Ethan lay beside her, his gaze fixed on her peaceful, sleeping face. A faint smile played on her

lips, and he couldn't help but lean in to place a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Carefully tucking the duvet around her, Ethan reached for his phone and dialed a number.

The shrill ringtone jolted Assistant Ben awake. Groggily, he fumbled for his phone.

“Yes, Boss?” he croaked, his voice thick with sleep.

“By tomorrow morning. | want Sierra completely destroyed, Ethan’s voice was cold, every syllable sharp and

unforgiving.

Assistant Ben froze, blinking at the clock. “Boss... it's the middle of the night...”

Is there a problem?” Ethan's voice dropped a degree colder.

Assistant Ben straightened immediately. “No problem, Boss! It will be done.”

“Good” Ethan ended the call and set his phone aside.

Turning back to Lily, he wrapped an arm securely around her, pulling her close. He pressed a kiss to her forehead

and whispered softly, “No one hurts you and walks away unscathed.”

With one final kiss to her lips, Ethan closed his eyes, his mind already racing with plans for the morning. But for

now, he allowed himself the peace of holding her close, cherishing the fragile stillness of the night.

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