Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 110

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“I love you too…” 

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The words slipped from Lily’s lips, soft yet powerful, carrying enough weight to send Ethan, who had been lounging on the couch, into a state of utter disbelief. His heart skipped a beat, then raced uncontrollably. He nearly leapt to his feet, his mind reeling. 

Did she just say… she loves me? 

He clutched his phone tightly, his other hand trembling slightly. “W–What did you just say?” he asked, his voice uncharacteristically nervous. His lips pressed together as he waited, both anxious and hopeful. He had heard her clearly, but a part of him longed to hear those three magical words again. 

Lily, realizing what she’d said, felt her cheeks burn. Panic surged through her as she scrambled to backtrack. Clearing her throat, she quickly replied, “I said I’ll wait for you, Ethan. Why? What’s wrong?” 

Ethan frowned slightly, his heart sinking. “Really? Lily, I thought—” 

Before he could finish, Lily cut him off. “Ah, Ethan! My next scene is starting. I have to go now. Take care, okay? See you soon. Bye!” 

And with that, the line went dead. 

Ethan stared at his phone in silence for a moment, his initial disappointment melting into a soft chuckle. Despite her hasty retreat, he knew what he had heard. She had said it. She had finally said it. A warm smile spread across his face as a joyful laugh escaped him. The day he had been dreaming of–when Lily would openly declare her love for him–was closer than ever. 

He leaned back on the couch, grinning like a lovestruck teenager. 

Sitting nearby, James couldn’t ignore Ethan’s sudden change in demeanor. “Uh, Ethan?” he called hesitantly. 

“Hm?” Ethan replied, still smiling down at his phone as if it were the source of all his happiness. 

“Are you… okay? Should I call a doctor or something?” James asked, genuinely concerned. 

Ethan finally looked up, his eyes sparkling with joy. “Jun, I’m more than okay. I’m so happy!” 

James raised an eyebrow. “And why’s that?” 

“She said it, Jun. She finally said it,” Ethan said with a laugh, standing up and pacing excitedly. 

James tilted his head in confusion. “She said what?” 

Ethan’s enthusiasm was contagious, though his exact words were cryptic. “She said something amazing! You wouldn’t understand.” He turned to James with a wide grin. “I’ll explain later. For now, go take a shower. I’ll order us some food.” 

“Uh… okay,” James muttered, still trying to process his friend’s odd behavior. As Ethan walked toward the kitchen, practically dancing, James shook his head in disbelief. 

That’s it. My cold, emotionless best friend is officially gone. He’s completely lost in love. 

Meanwhile, back on set, Lily was mentally kicking herself. 

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“Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!” she muttered under her breath, lightly smacking her forehead. 

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Why did she have to say it now? She had spent so much time planning a heartfelt confession, imagining how special the moment would be for both of them. But when Ethan had said, “I love you,” the words had simply spilled out in reply, unplanned and impulsive. 

“Ugh, what’s wrong with me?” she groaned, pacing back and forth in frustration. “I wanted it to be perfect, and now I’ve ruined everything!” 

Despite her embarrassment, a tiny smile tugged at her lips. Ethan had confessed his love, and for a fleeting moment, she had allowed herself to express her feelings openly. Even if it wasn’t how she had imagined, it still felt… right. 

Taking a deep breath, she decided to focus on her work. The perfect confession could wait. For now, she had a scene to shoot and a growing warmth in her heart that she couldn’t quite ignore. 

Lily blushed, her cheeks warm as she pressed her hands against them. She couldn’t stop smiling. Her heart felt light and fluttery, filled with excitement. I can’t wait to confess my feelings to him! she thought, giddy with anticipation. Still smiling to herself, she returned to her seat beside Mia. 

“Sister Mia?” Lily called softly. 

Mia glanced up from her phone, her eyes curious. “Hmm? What is it, Lily? Do you need something?” 

“Well…” Lily hesitated, then broke into a sheepish grin. “Ethan planned a dinner tonight, and he wants you to join us.” 

Mia raised a playful eyebrow. “A dinner? Lily, I don’t want to be a third wheel on your romantic date. Have some compassion for us single folks!” she teased, laughing. 

Lily pouted, her voice turning whiny. “Sister Mia! It’s not a date. His friends are coming too.” She folded her arms, trying to look serious but failing miserably as her smile peeked through. 

“Oh, really?” Mia tapped her chin thoughtfully. If it wasn’t an intimate dinner and other people were coming, there was no harm in attending. Finally, she nodded. “Alright, I’ll come.” 

“Great!” Lily beamed, clapping her hands together. 

But then Mia’s curiosity piqued. “Wait a second… you said Ethan’s friends are coming. Which friends?” she asked, narrowing her eyes as if a particular thought struck her. 

Lily opened her mouth to respond, “Boss Parker and Ja-” 

Before she could finish, an assistant approached and interrupted, “Miss Lily, your next scene is ready. We need you on set.” 

“Oh, okay!” Lily nodded, quickly getting up from her seat. She turned back to Mia and finished her sentence, “Boss Parker and James will be there.” 

As Lily hurried off to prepare for her shot, Mia’s cheerful demeanor shifted. Her previously smiling face now wore a look of pure annoyance, her brows furrowed and her lips pressed in a tight line. 

James! she thought, her irritation bubbling up. I should’ve known. This sudden dinner invitation is probably his doing. That annoying man must have come back. 

Mia tapped her fingers against the armrest, debating whether she still wanted to attend. Her initial 

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agreement now felt like a mistake. I don’t want to deal with him. What should I do?