Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 112

Chapter 112 

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The restaurant Ethan had chosen for dinner was one of the finest establishments owned by the Ethan Group. A private dining room had been reserved and elegantly decorated for their arrival. The manager personally guided them to their room with a warm smile. 

Inside, Parker was already waiting. “Sister–in–law,” he greeted with a bright smile as Ethan and Lily entered. 

Lily returned his smile and took a seat beside Ethan. Mia was just about to sit next to Parker when her phone rang. 

“Excuse me,” she said quickly and stepped out to take the call. “Hello, Mom?” 

Before she could say another word, an overly excited voice called from behind her. “Baby!” 

Startled, Mia spun around to find James standing there with his signature grin. Her shoulders slumped, and she sighed heavily. “Why me…” 

“Baby, I’m back! Did you miss-” 

“Shh!” Mia hissed, covering his mouth with her hand. 

“Mia? What was that?” her mother asked over the phone. 

“N–nothing, Mom! I’m just having dinner with Boss, Mr. Ethan, and Lily,” she stammered, glaring at James. 

“But dear, I heard someone calling you ‘baby‘?” 

“Hehe, Mom, you must’ve misheard. He was talking to someone else,” Mia said awkwardly. 

James smirked under her hand and–to her horror–licked her palm. 

“Ew!” Mia yanked her hand away and wiped it furiously on James’s shirt. “Are you stupid?” 

“Dear? Are you speaking to me like that?” her mother asked. 

Mia froze, realizing her mother thought she was being scolded. “No, no, Mom! I wasn’t talking to you!” 

James leaned closer. “Mother–in–law, she was-” 

“Mom, Boss is calling me! I’ll talk to you later, bye!” Mia cut him off and ended the call. 

She glared at James, who stood there with a pout. “Baby, why didn’t you let me talk to my mother–in–law?” 

“Mother–in–law, my foot! James, stop with your nonsense!” 

James clasped his hands over his heart dramatically. “Baby, I’m back after months! Is this how you treat me? Didn’t you miss me?” 

“No. Not even a little,” Mia snapped, her irritation clear. 

James opened his arms wide. “Baby, don’t be so cruel. Come on, give me a hug!” 

Mia took a deep breath and pinched the bridge of her nose, praying for patience. 

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stomping on his foot and turning sharply towards the private dining room. 

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“Ow!” James winced but quickly recovered, amusement dancing in his eyes as he watched her retreating figure. With a playful smirk, he followed after her, hands casually tucked into his pockets. 

“My dear future wife! My darling Mia, wait for me!” James called out dramatically, grabbing her wrist before she could escape. 

Mia spun around, her eyes blazing with irritation. “James, what is your problem? Why do you insist on clinging to me like this?” 

James raised his hands in surrender, though his grin remained firmly in place. “Alright, alright. Calm down, Mia. Let me explain-” 

“Don’t call me Mia like we’re close!” she snapped. 

“Okay… baby?” 

Mia’s eyes narrowed dangerously. “Don’t call me that either!” 

James tapped his chin, pretending to think. “Hmm… honey? Sweetheart? Cupcake? Babygirl?” 

“Stop!” Mia barked, exasperated. “Just call me Mia and nothing else. Got it?” 

“Sure thing… baby,” James said with an innocent smile. 

Mia groaned and rubbed her temples. She knew this was how it would go; James was incorrigible. 

“Look, Ethan is already married. Don’t you think it’s time we tie the knot too?” James teased, leaning closer. 

Mia pointed a stern finger at him. “Don’t you dare say anything ridiculous in front of Lily, or I swear-” 

“What will you do, baby?” James smirked as he closed the distance between them. 

Mia’s face flushed crimson. Her voice wavered as she stuttered, “I–I’ll… I won’t let you get away with it!” 

James leaned in, his voice a husky whisper. “Then don’t ever let me go, Mia.” 

Before she could react, he playfully nipped at her earlobe. 

Mia froze, her body going rigid as if struck by lightning. Her face turned scarlet, and she shoved him away with all her strength. “You… you… you’re impossible!” she stammered before bolting towards the dining 

room. 

Once inside, Mia leaned against the door, clutching her chest as she tried to calm her racing heart. “Why does he affect me like this? Ugh, Mia, you’re such an idiot!” she muttered to herself. 

She risked a glance behind her and saw James still standing in the hallway, a cheeky grin plastered on his face. She shot him one final glare before taking a seat next to Parker, who was deep in conversation with Ethan.