Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 124

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As the couple lost themselves in their kiss, the warmth and intensity of their emotions were palpable to everyone

in the room. The onlookers smiled knowingly, sensing they were witnessing a moment too intimate to intrude

upon. Authur gently cleared his throat, signaling to Beatrice. With a shared understanding, they quietly left the

room, followed by the others, leaving Ethan and Lily alone to savor their reunion.

Ethan's kiss was initially rough, a vent for his bottled-up frustration, jealousy, and irritation. He nipped and

claimed her lips as if to erase all traces of the earlier events that had tormented him. Gradually, the kiss

softened, transforming into something tender and deeply emotional. Lily took the lead, pouring her unspoken

fears and overwhelming relief into the kiss.

Every touch conveyed her emotions-how terrified she had been, how helpless she had felt, and how desperately

she needed him by her side. Through that kiss, she clung to the reassurance that he was alive, safe, and there

with her. She kissed him as if the world might end if she didn’t, holding on to him like a lifeline.

By the ttheir lips parted, both were breathless. Lily closed her eyes and leaned against Ethan's chest, careful

not to aggravate his injuries. She clung to him tightly, her trembling form a testament to her lingering fear of

losing him.

Ethan smiled softly, his hand gently patting her back to soothe her. His gaze softened as he looked down at her.

She was holding on to him as though she feared he might vanish.

“Lily, were you scared?” he asked in a gentle voice.

Lily shook her head against his chest, her voice barely a whisper. “No...” But as the words left her lips, her eyes

welled up, and the dam holding back her emotions broke. She started crying, her sobs muffled against his chest.

Her sudden tears sent Ethan into a panic. “Lily, what's wrong? Why are you crying? Look at me—I'm fine.

Nothing happened to me. Please, don’t cry, baby,” he pleaded, his voice filled with worry. But his reassurances

only made her cry harder.

“I-I was so scared,” she hiccupped, her words coming out between sobs. “I was so worried about you! And the

first thing you did after waking up was that stupid amnesia act. You're horrible, Ethan! | hate you-I hate you so

much!” Her words, laced with heartbreak and frustration, made him feel a pang of guilt.

Ethan tightened his arms around her, wincing slightly at the pain it caused but refusing to let it show. “Lily, I'm

so sorry. | shouldn't have done that. It was wrong of me. Please, forgive me,” he said softly, his voice filled with

regret.

But she didn’t loosen her grip, holding him even tighter. “You're so bad,” she muttered through her tears.

“I know, baby. I'm a bad person. It was my fault, and I'm sorry. If you want, you can punishhowever you like-

just stop crying, please,” he begged, his voice cracking. “I promise I'll never do something like this again.”

Her sobs quieted a little as she looked up at him with tear-filled eyes. “Really? Promise me, Ethan. Promise me

you'll never say or do anything like that again.”

“I promise,” he said without hesitation, wiping her tears away with his thumb. He placed a gentle kiss on her

forehead. “I'm so sorry, Lily.”

She sniffled and leaned into him. “You're my life. Ethan. | can’t bear to live without vou.”

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Her words struck him deeply, and a radiant smile spread across his face. Her indirect confession filled his heart

with joy. But just as quickly, his expression darkened as he remembered her earlier words,

“Lily,” he said, his voice tinged with jealousy, “earlier, who did you say your husband was? Who did you call

‘darling?”

His pout made her giggle softly through her remaining tears, but she didn’t answer right away, enjoying his

reaction.

Lily chuckled at his question, her laughter light and teasing. She felt his grip on her tighten and noticed the hint

of jealousy in his tone. Looking up into his eyes, she grinned mischievously, “Parker... Why? Were you jealous?”

“Hmph...” Ethan pouted, nodding like a child caught sulking. “Why did you say that?” he asked, his brows

furrowing in mock seriousness.

Lily's eyes narrowed as she countered, “Well, who told you to pretend you didn’t knowand act like you had

amnesia?”

“Huh? That...” Ethan hesitated, then smirked, pinching her nose playfully. “I was punishing you.”

“Punishing me? For what?” she asked, startled by his response.

“For ignoring your poor husband!” Ethan declared, feigning indignation. “You didn’t even realize | was awake!

Instead, you were busy fussing over everyone else. Your attention wasn’t onat all.” His tone turned childlike

as he continued, “Those useless friends of mine completely stole your focus, so | had to teach you a lesson.”

Lily stared at him in disbelief, crossing her arms. “What kind of twisted logic is that? Shouldn’t you be punishing

your friends instead of me?”

Ethan shrugged nonchalantly, poking her nose with a grin. “That's my logic,” he replied confidently. Tightening

his hold on her waist, he leaned in closer, his voice dipping to a possessive tone. “Because | want my beautiful

wife's attention all to myself.”

“Possessive much?” she teased, raising an eyebrow.

“Absolutely,” Ethan said without hesitation, pressing a kiss to her forehead. “How could | not be? With a wife as

beautiful and talented as you, | can’t take any chances. What if someone tries to steal you from me?”

Lily couldn’t help but laugh at his absurd worry. “Don’t be ridiculous! Who would even dare to steal something

from the great Ethan?”

“Exactly,” he agreed, nodding confidently. But his eyes darkened for a brief moment as he added inwardly, If

anyone dares, I'll make their life a living nightmare.

As his gaze shifted to her soft, slightly swollen lips, Ethan leaned in, ready to claim another kiss. But before he

could, Lily stopped him, placing her palm firmly against his mouth.

He blinked in confusion, raising an eyebrow in silent question. That's when he noticed her sly smirk.

“You said | could punish you however | want, didn’t you?” Lily asked, her tone playful yet filled with

purpose.