Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

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Lily’s eyes widened with realization as she took in the presence of her in-laws. Despite the nervous flutter in her

chest, she managed to steady herself, forcing a calm expression onto her face. This was not how she had

imagined meeting them for the first time-in a sterile hospital room, with her husband lying unconscious on the

bed. If Ethan were awake, he would have been her shield, holding her hand and giving her strength to face this

moment.

At the start of their marriage, Lily had insisted on keeping their relationship a secret. The constant intrusion of

paparazzi and the weight of societal expectations had been too overwhelming to bear. Back then, she wasn’t

ready to face her in-laws either. But now, things had changed. She was no longer afraid of the world finding out

about their marriage. She loved Ethan deeply, and though she still wished for privacy, she was ready to stand by

his side, regardless of public opinion.

“Mom, Dad... she... she is...” Ivy stammered, her voice trembling with fear and hesitation. She looked caught

between loyalty to her brother and fear of her parents’ reaction.

Beatrice, her sharp gaze fixed on her daughter, frowned. “Ivy, why are you stammering? What's going on?” Her

attention then shifted to Lily, her eyes narrowing. “Young lady, who are you? And why are you holding my son’s

hand?”

It was only then that Lily realized she was still clutching Ethan’s hand tightly. Slowly, she released it and rose

from her seat. Taking a deep breath to steady her nerves, she spoke firmly, “Mr. and Mrs. Collins, my nis

Lily. | am Ethan's wife... and your daughter-in-law.”

A stunned silence filled the room. Beatrice gasped audibly, while Authur’s brows knitted into a deep frown.

“What nonsense is this?” Authur demanded, his voice sharp with disbelief. “Can someone please explain to me

what's going on here? Our daughter-in-law? Is this skind of joke?”

Beatrice turned her piercing gaze to her daughter. “Ivy, is this true? Is this young woman really your brother's

wife?”

Ivy hesitated for a brief moment, her lips trembling as she nodded. “Yes, Mom. It’s true. She's my sister-in- law.”

“Absolutely not!” Authur snapped, his voice booming in the enclosed space.

Before anyone else could speak, James, Ethan's close friend, stepped forward. “Uncle, it’s true. Ethan married

Lily willingly. She is his wife, your daughter-in-law.”

Authur’s face turned red with anger. “When did this happen? Why were we kept in the dark? How could

something so important be hidden from us?”

Beatrice’s voice dripped with icy disbelief. “No. | refuse to believe this. My son would never make such a life-

changing decision without informing me. Miss Lily,” she said, her tone sharp and unyielding, “I don’t know how

you manipulated my son into this marriage, but whatever this is-it ends now.”

“No!” Ivy cried out, her voice breaking with emotion. “Mom, Dad, please listen to me. Brother loves her. He

wasn't forced into anything. He married Lily because he wanted to. He loves her deeply!”

But her words fell on deaf ears. The couple stood firm in their disbelief, their anger and confusion clouding any

chance of understanding.

Lily stood silently, her heart aching as she watched the family unravel before her. She knew this confrontation

was inevitable, but she hadn't expected it to cut so deenly. All she could do now was stand her

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Authur’s expression softened slightly as he addressed his daughter. “Princess, stay out of this. You're still too

young to understand.” But when his gaze shifted back to Lily, his eyes turned cold. “Young lady, | have no idea

how you managed to convince my son into all of this. | don’t know your motives, but | suggest you leave right

now and stay away from him forever. We will never accept you as our daughter-in-law.”

“Dad” Ivy began, but Lily shook her head, silencing her gently.

Turning her attention to her in-laws, Lily spoke with calm determination. “Mr. and Mrs. Collins, | love Ethan with

all my heart. | have no ulterior motives, nor did | manipulate him into marrying me. He chosewillingly, just as

| chose him. | promise to be a good wife to Ethan and a good daughter-in-law to you. All | ask is for a chance to

prove myself.”

Beatrice let out a sharp laugh, her voice dripping with disdain. “You? A good wife? A good daughter-in-law? Do

you know how many women are out there fighting for the title of Mrs. Ethan? Women far more capable, far more

suitable than you. What makes you think you're worthy of our son?”

Lily met Beatrice’s piercing gaze without flinching. “Mother-in-law, | know there are women out there who might

be more accomplished, more fitting in your eyes. But | can promise you this-no one will ever love Ethan as

deeply and sincerely as | do.”

Authur scoffed. “You're an actress, aren't you? Do you expect us to believe these melotic lines? Let's cut

to the chase. Tellyour price.”

“Dad, no!” Ivy exclaimed, her voice trembling with disbelief. “They truly love each other. Please don’t say such

things.”

Lily's voice remained steady. “My price, Mr. Collins? What exactly are you askingto sell?”

“For leaving Ethan. For walking away from him and divorcing him. How much do you want?” Authur said firmly.

A faint smile tugged at the corners of Lily's lips. “Are you certain, Mr. and Mrs. Collins, that you can afford the

price I'd ask for?”

The room fell silent, a heavy tension filling the air as everyone stared at her in shock. No one had expected such

a bold response from her.

“Sister-in-law, what are you saying?” James, Parker, and Ivy exclaimed almost in unison.

But Lily paid them no attention. Her focus remained solely on her in-laws. “Well, Mr. and Mrs. Collins? Are you

prepared to meet my price?”

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