Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

Chapter 207

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Lily tilted her head curiously and asked, “Why were you so anxious and panicked earlier? What's the big deal?”

Ethan shrugged casually but avoided her gaze. “I just didn’t want any misunderstandings between us. Especially

considering... well, | had a marriage contract with her daughter.”

Lily raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk on her face. “Why would she bring that up? She didn't even know I'm

your wife until now. You're the one who just spilled the beans!”

He sighed, looking sheepish. “When it comes to you, I'm not willing to take any chances.”

Her expression softened, and a teasing smile appeared on her lips. “Aww... my husband is so sweet,” she said,

clasping her hands tically. “I just want to kiss you right now.”

Ethan didn’t miss a beat. He leaned closer, ready to take her up on her words. But before he could, Lily took a

small step back and glared at him.

“Mr. Ethan, what do you think you're doing? Trying to turn us into tomorrow’s headline?” she whispered sharply,

glancing around.

Realizing his surroundings, Ethan paused, then pouted like a disappointed child denied his favorite treat. “It's

your fault. You're the one who said you wanted to kiss me,” he countered, his tone light but filled with mock

grievance.

“Not here,” she replied firmly, shaking her head.

“Then how about we go home?” he asked, his eyes lighting up with eagerness.

Lily rolled her eyes and shot him an exasperated look. “Can you stop thinking about that for once?”

Ethan smirked mischievously, his tone dropping an octave. “How am | supposed to stop when my wife looks like

the most beautiful gift, wrapped up perfectly just for me?”

Her cheeks immediately turned crimson. She opened her mouth to retort, but no words cout. “Stop it!” she

whined, covering her face with her hands.

Ethan laughed softly, his chest swelling with pride. He loved seeing her flustered, her shy smile a testament to

the effect he had on her. Deep down, he felt a profound satisfaction knowing that only he could bring this side of

her to light.

In truth, he thought, she looked stunning tonight. The fiery red dress she wore made her seem almost

otherworldly, a mix of elegance and allure that was entirely hers. It made him want to shield her from the world

while simultaneously shouting to everyone that she was his.

Trying to break the spell his teasing had cast, Ethan asked, “So, what was Auntie Jacky talking to you about?”

Lily perked up immediately, her excitement evident. “Oh, nothing major. She invitedto t house next month to

design a couple’s outfit for their anniversary.” Her voice grew giddy, and her eyes sparkled. “Can you believe it?

She actually wantsto design something for her!”

Ethan noticed her shift into fan mode and couldn’t help but chuckle. “Do you really need to go to their house for

that?”

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Ethan shook his head, a knowing smile tugging at his lips. “No, I'm just concerned she might not measure

up to my wife's brilliane you might leave them speechless.”

Lily burst out laughing, her heart light and full of joy. “You really are something else,” she said, shaking her

head.

“Only for you,” he replied with a grin, his tone warm and genuine.

Ethan shot her a pointed look, his irritation evident.

“Fine, fine,” Lily relented with a playful grin. “I'll stop teasing you. You don’t have to worry about her. | heard she

doesn’t even live here anymore. By the way, do you know what she looks like? She must be stunning if she’s

anything like my idol!”

Ethan shook his head, frowning. “I don’t know.”

Her curiosity piqued, Lily pressed further. “What's her name, then?”

“I don’t know that either,” he admitted with a shrug.

Lily blinked, staring at him in disbelief. “So, what do you do know about her?”

“Absolutely nothing,” Ethan replied plainly.

Lily gawked at him, struggling to process his answers. What kind of arranged marriages do rich families even

have? she wondered silently.

Noticing her expression, Ethan chuckled softly, knowing exactly what she was thinking. Truthfully, he didn’t know

much about the elusive daughter of the Baldwin Family. Her existence had always been a mystery. He'd never

seen her as a child, nor had he cacross any photos of her at the Baldwin mansion. It was almost as if she

didn’t exist. If not for the ridiculous marriage contract, he might have believed that Jacky had only one child-Jeff.

Snapping back to the present, Ethan noticed Lily observing him closely.

“What are you so lost in thought about?” she asked, her voice tinged with concern.

“Nothing,” he said, shaking his head as if to clear it.

“Oh, by the way!” Lily said suddenly, her tone excited. “I almost forgot to tell you-Pedro was here at the fashion

show. | wanted to formally introduce you two, but | think he left before I got the chance.”

“Pedro was here?” Ethan asked, his voice betraying a hint of surprise.

Lily nodded. “Yes, he was. | saw him while | was walking the ramp.”

Ethan's expression remained composed, but a storm of thoughts swirled within him. He nodd slowly, his mind

already working on a plan. “Alright,” he said casually.

What he didn’t mention was his intention to review the venue’s CCTV footage. If Pedro had been there, he

needed to know more.

Turning to Lily, he said, “Why don’t you go join Mia for a bit? I'll catch up with you soon.”

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“Okay,” she agreed easily, giving him a smile before heading off toward Mia, who stood chatting with James and

Ivy.

Meanwhile, across the room, Jeff and Aurora were immersed in an animated conversation. Aurora had been

talking about food, her passion evident, and it hadn't gone unnoticed by Jeff, who shared her love for culinary

delights. Their mutual enthusiasm had quickly turned into a lively discussion.

“Next time, I'll take you to my favorite spot. You have to try it!” Jeff said excitedly.

Aurora was about to agree when an unfamiliar voice cut in from behind them. “She’s not going anywhere with

you.”

Startled, both Aurora and Jeff turned around to find Parker standing there, his expression firm.

Jeff raised an eyebrow, clearly puzzled. “And why not?”

“Because she’s busy,” Parker said matter-of-factly.

Aurora frowned, glancing at Parker. “But I'm free this week. | don’t have any recordings scheduled,” she said

innocently.

Parker's composure faltered, and he looked momentarily flustered.”......"”

Jeff smirked knowingly, exchanging a glance with Aurora. The tension between the two men was evident, and

she couldn’t help but wonder what Parker was really up to.

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