Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

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Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

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Lily couldn’t hide her curiosity as she gently pulled the newspaper from Parker's trembling hands. Excitement

sparkled in her eyes as she skimmed through its contents. The pages were plastered with photos of her and

Parker, alongside bold headlines that made her stomach churn with a mix of amusement and disbelief.

She immediately understood why Ethan was fuming and ready to unleash his wrath on poor Parker. Glancing at

her husband's brooding expression, she couldn't help but feel sorry for Parker. Yet, deep down, she found Ethan's

jealousy endearing. It was one of those traits she secretly adored about him.

Unable to contain her amusement, she began reading the headlines aloud, her tone lighthearted:

“Actress Lily's Secret Boyfriend Revealed.””

“Lily’s Hidden Romance Exposed.””

“thatOneSmile: Lily and Parker Spark Dating Rumors.”

Lily chuckled before diving into the main article. Her voice carried a mix of humor and curiosity:

“Yesterday at the city’s grand fashion show, attended by many big names from the entertainment industry, Lily,

the current sensation of Shades of Love, dazzled the audience in a stunning red gown. While her dress garnered

much praise, it was her unexpected smile that becthe highlight of the evening.

“During her walk on the ramp, the actress turned her gaze to the audience and smiled warmly. This heartfelt

smile caught the attention of viewers and attendees alike, sparking a wave of speculation about who the smile

was meant for.

“The live broadcast of the event led to an online frenzy. Viewers began piecing together clues, as only a few

people in the audience were within her line of sight. Of these, four were eligible bachelors: James, Jeff, Parker,

and Ethan. Netizens even conducted an online poll, matching Lily with each of these men to determine who the

lucky recipient of her smile might be.“”

Lily paused, looking up with a playful grin. “I had no idea netizens were so creative! Online voting? Really?”

Parker seized the moment, eager to escape Ethan's wrath. “Sister-in-law, how about we save this for later? You

can read it at home.”

Before she could respond, Ethan's voice cut through, calm but firm. “Why stop her? Let her read it. We should all

know what the netizens think about us.”

“B-but-" Parker stammered, his voice trailing off as Ethan shot him a pointed glare.

Ethan turned to his wife, his tone softening. “Go ahead, baby. Continue.”

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Lily glanced at Parker's pleading expression and then back at her husband's possessive demeanor. She could see

the jealousy simmering beneath Ethan’s composed exterior. He hated seeing her nlinked with any man,

even his closest friends. And she couldn’t deny that she loved how much he cared.

Still, she appreciated the balance in their relationship. Ethan's possessiveness never crossed the line into

controlling behavior. He respected her independence and trusted her fully, which made their bond even stronger.

She valued the freedom and mutual respect they shared, knowing it was the foundation of a healthy partnership.

With a mischievous smile che returned her attention to the article fullu nrenared to eniou eueru reaction

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In her marriage, Lily valued Ethan's unwavering support, his thoughtful guidance, his deep understanding, and

his unconditional love. That was all she truly needed to feel secure and cherished.

As she read further into the article, the poll results left everyone speechless:

Competitor 1: James - Votes: 5%

Competitor 2: Jeff - Votes: 25%

Competitor 3: Parker Votes: 95%

Competitor 4: Ethan Votes: -5%

Parker froze, his expression a mixture of disbelief and horror. “...Negative votes?! Momma, save me! I'm not

even married yet!”

Aurora struggled to keep a straight face. “...Can | laugh? Just a little?”

Lily, meanwhile, stared at the paper in shock. “Negative votes? Ethan got negative votes?” She pressed her lips

together, trying not to laugh, and glanced at her husband, who was glaring daggers at Parker.

Unable to resist, she reached over and pinched his cheeks gently. “Stop being so jealous. This isn’t Parker's

fault.”

“Exactly!” Parker quickly chimed in. “Ethan, | swear, | had nothing to do with this!”

Still sulking, Ethan crossed his arms. “I’m not jealous!”

Lily arched an eyebrow. “Oh? Really?”

Ethan hesitated, his mind wrestling with his pride and his emotions. Finally, he exhaled and admitted, “Fine. | am

jealous.”

Lily chuckled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. “Why are you jealous over something so silly? It's just an

article.”

“I know,” Ethan replied with a pout. “But why did I get negative votes? Don’t people realize how great we look

together?”

Lily smiled warmly and reached for his hand. “They're blind, that’s all. They can’t see that all my smiles are

meant only for you.”

Though Ethan appreciated her words, the sting of the article still lingered. He had been in high spirits that

morning, basking in the happiness of their perfect night together. But his good mood had evaporated the

moment his assistant handed him the newspaper. The jealousy bubbling inside him wasn’t something he could

shake off easily.

From which angle did they think she was smiling at Parker?

How could they miss that her smile was directed at me?

And who cup with the ridiculous idea of online voting?

For the first tin his life, Ethan had been rated negatively in something, and it upset him more than he

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cared to admit. But what bothered him mou sa that the article hart been reculating all morning and Parker hadn't

taken any steps to address it. That was what brought Erhan to his friend's office in the first place.

When he found Parker absent, he decided to wait Tearing Parker want part of the plan, but when the pene man

walked in, looking so nervous. Ethan couldn't resic playing along

Now, as Lily tried to console him, Ethan gave her a look that screamed, Wifey, I'm jealous. Chere and

pamper me.

Lily shook her head subtly, silently mouthing back. Not now. Too many people around.

Ethan's eyes darted to Parker and Aurora, who were still standing awkwardly nearby. He nodded in agreement.

“You two, leave.”

Parker didn’t need to be told twice. Grabbing Aurora's hand, he headed for the door. But just as they reached it,

he stopped and turned back. Seeing the couple leaning closer for what was clearly about to be a kiss, he blurted

out, “Hey! This is my office. If you want to be all lovey-dovey, go to your own space? Don't do it here!”

The pair froze, their lips inches apart, their moment utterly ruined.

Lily turned bright red, quickly pushing Ethan away and covering her face in embarrassment. How could | lose

myself like that? Kissing my husband in Parker's office of all places? Where's my shame?!

As for Ethan, he looked like he had been denied a long-awaited treat. His eyes darkened, and he glared at

Parker, silently promising payback. You interrupted me. Just wait. Revenge is inevitable.

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