Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Rebirth After Being Retrayed by My Freihand

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That night, Lily paced nervously in the living room, her anxiety growing with every passing second. Her thoughts

raced as she tried to figure out how she would explain everything to Ethan when he got home, She knew she had

messed up again.

The previous night, after they had reconciled, Ethan had been clear about one thing-the was to take bodyguards

with her whenever she left the house. He wasn’t being overprotective, he was being reasonable. But Lily, in her

usual stubbornness and overconfidence, had disregarded his instructions

She had assumed that, after issuing a warning to the Miller Family, she was safe. What could possibly go wrong?

Unfortunately, reality had proven her wrong. It was pure luck-or fate-that Pedro had saved her in

time.

Now, as she waited for Ethan to return, all she could think about was how to apologize. He had been upset the

first tshe disobeyed him, would he forgive her for doing it again?

Lost in her thoughts, Lily almost jumped when the doorbell rang. The sound snapped her back to the present.

With her heart pounding in her chest, she made her way to the door, her hands trembling slightly as she opened

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Ethan stepped inside, his expression soft and warm. “Hello, baby,” he greeted her, leaning in to place a gentle

kiss on her forehead.

She managed a weak smile in return, watching as he walked past her and into their bedroom to take a shower.

Left alone in the living room, Lily sat down and wrestled with her thoughts. She needed to tell him what had

happened, but how?

Minutes later, Ethan emerged from the bedroom, freshly showered, and sat on the couch. Lily hesitated for -a

moment before gathering her courage and sitting beside him.

Ethan immediately wrapped an arm around her and pulled her close. Resting his chin on her head, he asked

softly, “You seem tense. Is everything okay?”

Lily nodded stiffly, though her mind was anything but calm. Her hands clenched and unclenched as she

struggled to find the right words. Taking a deep breath, she tilted her head up to look at him.

“Ethan... | need to tell you something,” she stammered,

“Hm?” he hummed, encouraging her to continue.

Gathering her courage, she grabbed his hands in hers and apologized, her voice sincere. “Ethan. I'm so sorry for

not listening to you. | know | made a mistake. Please forgive me-I won't do it again.”

Ethan looked at her, his expression calm and steady. “Okay. I'm not angry, baby. Take a deep breath and tell me

what's on your mind.”

His understanding tone only made her feel guiltier. Lowering her gaze to her lap, she continued, “Today... | had a

meeting with Riley at a café. After it ended and | left, I-| was kidnapped...”

Before she could finish, Ethan’s arms were suddenly around her, pulling her into a protective embrace. His grip

was firm yet comforting, and his voice was low but steady as he said, “I know everything.”

Lily’s eyes widened in shock. She quickly pulled back just enough to look up at him, her voice barely above a

whisper. “You you know?”

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Ethan nodded, his gaze serious but gentle. “Yes, | know.”

Ethan smiled softly, pinching the tip of Lily's nose.

“How do you know?” she asked, her curiosity evident.

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“My clever wife.” Ethan teased, “I know you well enough to predict that you wouldn’t take bodyguards with you.

You've never been fond of having them around, and I've noticed that: So, | made sure you'd still be protected. |

arranged for hidden guards to watch over you. You may not see them, but they're always nearby, keeping you

safe.”

Lily’s eyes lit up with surprise and relief. “Really?”

Ethan nodded, a gentle smile gracing his lips. “Yes. These are elite guards trained specifically for the three

prestigious families. They're discreet but highly efficient.”

Lily’s mind wandered briefly to her past, where she had been forcibly restrained by bodyguards in the Miller

Family mansion. That experience had left her with a deep aversion to them. “You're right. | really dislike

bodyguards, she admitted softly.

Ethan chuckled at her honesty. “I thought so.”

Suddenly, a thought struck her. “Wait... if you had guards around me, why didn’t they intervene when those men

kidnappedtoday?”

He leaned back, a knowing smile on his face. “Because someone else acted before they could. They were ready

to step in, but it seems a certain ‘hero’ beat them to it. By the way, who was this person who saved you?”

Lily raised an eyebrow and smirked playfully. “Oh, just a very handsman with impressive martial arts skills.

Why? Are you jealous?”

Ethan laughed, shaking his head. “Not at all.”

Lily pouted in mock disappointment. “Not even a little bit?”

“Nope,” Ethan replied confidently. “Because you're already mine. And I'm absolutely certain that no matter how

many handsmen my wife meets, her heart belongs toalone.” He ended his declaration with a playful

wink.

Her laughter bubbled up, and she rewarded his confidence with a quick kiss. What started as a brief peck soon

turned into a passionate embrace.

After their intimate moment, Ethan reached for her wrist and removed the bracelet she was wearing.

“What are you doing?” Lily asked, puzzled by his actions.

Without answering, he took a small blue crystal from his pocket and carefully attached it to the bracelet. Once

done, he slipped it back onto her wrist.

“There,” he said with satisfaction. “This crystal is a tracker. If anything ever happens again, press it, and I'll

immediately know you’re in danger. Help will arrive in no time.”

Lily looked down at the bracelet, touched by his thoughtfulness. “Thank you, Ethan,” she said sincerely.

After sharing dinner, the couple headed to their bedroom. Exhausted from the day’s events, Lily quickly fell

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Ethan, however, stayed up, working on his laptop. He had an important meeting the next day and wanted to

prepare. Suddenly, the screen went black, and a strange message appeared, disrupting his focus.

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