Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

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“Lily, where exactly are we going?” Ethan asked for what felt like the hundredth time, hoping to coax shint

out of his wife.

“Ethan, stop asking!” Lily replied, smiling as she kept her eyes on the road. “I'm driving. Just sit back, relax, and

don’t distract me.”

“But why the blindfold?” Ethan groaned, his curiosity bubbling over. “At least lettake it off. | can’t sit here in

suspense like this!” He fidgeted in his seat, both eager and impatient to discover what she had planned.

“No way!” Lily said firmly. “This is a surprise, and you're not ruining it. Be patient for once, okay?”

Her playful reprimand made him chuckle, though it didn’t curb his enthusiasm. Earlier that day, Ethan had been

working from hwhen Lily unexpectedly appeared. He'd assumed she was on set, busy with her shooting

schedule, so her sudden arrival caught him off guard.

Still, he was thrilled to see her. For the past week, her packed days had left them with little tto spend

together, and he had missed her terribly. She had seemed preoccupied lately, almost as if something was on her

mind, but he hadn't pressed her about it. Now, it was clear she had planned something special, and his

excitement only grew.

Before he could bombard her with questions, she handed him a stunning suit and insisted he get changed

immediately. Ethan had stared at the outfit, puzzled at first, but then a knowing smile spread across his face. His

wife was definitely up to something.

Like an eager child, he rushed off to shower and change. The suit was unlike anything he'd worn before-an

elegant, vintage-style design with intricate detailing. The moment he put it on, he realized it was one of Lily's

creations.

His heart swelled with pride and affection. He admired how talented and thoughtful she was. The fact that she

had designed this for him filled him with warmth, and he couldnt stop smiling.

Emerging from the room, he expected to see Lily dressed up and ready for wherever they were headed. Instead,

she was casually lounging on the couch, flipping through a magazine, still wearing the soutfit she had on

earlier.

“Lily, aren't you going to get ready?” Ethan asked, his brows furrowed in confusion.

“Get ready for what?” she replied, glancing up at him with an innocent expression.

“Uh... for wherever we're going?” he asked, tilting his head in puzzlement.

“We're not going anywhere,” Lily said nonchalantly, shaking her head.

“What?” Ethan's face fell, his excitement fading instantly. “Then why did you makeput on this amazing suit?

| thought we had plans to go out.”

“Oh, that.” Lily shrugged, her tone light. “I just wanted to see how you'd look in one of my new designs. I'm

working on a collection for my store, and you're the perfect model.”

Ethan blinked at her explanation, the earlier spark in his eyes dimming. “Oh... | see.” His shoulders slumped, and

a pout formed on his lips. All the excitement that had built up in his heart dissolved in an instant. He had been so

sure she had planned an outing or something special.

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Seeing his dejected expression, Lily couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly. She loved how expressive he could be,

even when he tried to hide it. But little did Ethan know, the real surprise was still ahead.

Lily quietly approached Ethan, her eyes scanning him from head to toe with a mischievous glint. “Why do you

look so down? Don’t you like it?” she asked, tilting her head.

“No, it's beautiful,” Ethan replied instantly, forcing a smile to hide the hint of disappointment in his expression.

Lily narrowed her eyes playfully, walking a slow circle around him. “Hmm, it’s nice... but | feel like something's

missing,” she mused aloud.

“Missing? | don’t think so-it’s perfect just the way it is. Wait, what are you doing?” Ethan started to ask when, out

of nowhere, Lily slipped a soft silk cloth over his eyes, blindfolding him.

“Lily, what's this about? Why are you blindfolding me?” he questioned, confusion mingling with curiosity.

Before he could press further, he felt her warm breath near his car, followed by her sultry voice. “It’s a surprise,

hubby,” she whispered, her tone teasing as her lips lightly brushed against his earlobe, sending an unexpected

shiver down his spine.

Ethan froze, utterly stunned by her playful boldness. His breath hitched, and his voice cout hoarse as he

managed to say, “O-okay...”

Giggling at his reaction, Lily took his hand and led him carefully out of their home. Ethan allowed her to guide

him, though the suspense was killing him. She helped him into the car, where his questions cflooding out

like an impatient child.

“Where are we going? Is it far? Givea hint, at least!” he pleaded.

“You'll find out soon enough,” Lily said with a laugh, keeping the mystery alive.

After what felt like an eternity of Ethan's endless guessing and playful nagging, they finally arrived. Lily parked

the car in a secluded spot, taking a moment to adjust the blindfold before helping him out. Holding his hand

tightly, she began guiding him toward their destination.

“Are we there yet?” Ethan asked eagerly, his excitement palpable.

“Almost,” Lily replied, her smile widening as they walked. The journey took about 20 minutes, and during that

time, Ethan kept tossing out wild guesses about their location, his tone alternating between frustration and

exhilaration.

Finally, they reached the spot. Lily stopped in her tracks, taking a deep breath as she admired the breathtaking

scene she had created. It was the slake house Ethan had once brought her to-a place etched deeply in her

heart. Now, it looked like something out of a dream.

Every inch of the house and its surroundings had been meticulously decorated. Soft, glowing fairy lights draped

over the trees, while a pathway lined with delicate flowers and flickering artificial candles led up to the house.

The ambiance was magical, almost surreal, with the shimmering lake in the background completing the

picturesque view.

Lily felt a wave of happiness as she glanced at Ethan. While planning this surprise, she had stumbled upon the

house's ownership papers in one of Ethan's drawers and was shocked to discover that the property was

registered in her name.

Her heart had swelled with emotion as she remembered Ethan's words from their previous visit: “This

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house belongs to someone who holds a special place in my heart.” At the time, she hadn't realized he was

referring to her. The memory of his thoughtfulness brought a tender smile to her lips. She felt overwhelmingly

grateful to have met and fallen in love with someone as wonderful as Ethan.

Taking his hand, she guided him gently up the path and into the house. The interior was just as exquisitely

decorated as the exterior, with soft lighting, fresh flowers, and romantic accents carefully arranged throughout

the space. Ethan, still blindfolded, couldn't see any of it, but the faint scents of lavender and roses teased his

senses.

“Lily,” he said, his tone a mix of impatience and excitement, “can | take this off now?”

Lily laughed softly, savoring the moment. “Not yet, hubby. Just a little longer”

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