Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 139

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband 

Chapter 139 

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No matter how much I pleaded or wept, it was all in vain! Riley, Rose, and Ryan… I will never forgive those three people, Ethan. The humiliation and betrayal I endured in my past life are scars I can never erase,” she said, her voice trembling with emotion. 

“Do you know why I’m so afraid of fire, Ethan? Because in my past life, they burned me alive. I can still feel the flames consuming me, the unbearable pain… They took everything from me. They killed me.” 

Ethan’s chest tightened as he listened to her broken voice. Her tears fell freely, each drop carving an ache deeper into his heart. He could almost see the horrific scene she described, the agony she must have felt. But more than the pain, what consumed him was guilt–a heavy, suffocating guilt. Where was he when she was suffering? Why hadn’t he saved her? He had been there in her past life; he was sure of it. If he had tried harder, could he have stopped it all? 

As Lily’s sobs gradually quieted, she took a deep breath and wiped her tear–streaked face. A faint, fragile smile appeared on her lips as she looked at Ethan. 

“When the fire engulfed me, I thought it was the end. The pain became distant, and eventually, I lost consciousness. I was certain I had died. But when I woke up… I was alive. At first, I couldn’t believe it. I looked at my hands, my face–there were no burns, no scars. And then I noticed something even stranger… I looked younger. Much younger.” 

She paused, her voice steadying as she continued. “I thought maybe someone had saved me. But when I checked the calendar, I realized… the date was four years earlier. I was so confused, Ethan. My mind was a mess. Was it all a dream? Had I imagined everything? The pain, the betrayal, the fire… was it all just a terrible nightmare?” 

Her gaze grew sharper, determination glimmering in her eyes. “But then I understood. It wasn’t a dream. It was real. I had been given a second chance–a chance to rewrite my fate. I vowed that day to change everything. I would not let them ruin me again. I would take back what was mine, and I would make them pay for what they did.” 

She took Ethan’s hands in hers, her voice softening. “I focused on building a new life, avoiding those who had caused me harm, and chasing my dreams. And then… you came into my life, Ethan.” 

Her lips curved into a genuine smile, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. “When I realized you loved me, I was terrified. I was so scared to let someone in again. But you… you changed everything. Slowly, you broke down my walls, and before I knew it, we were married. Ethan, you have given me so much happiness… more than I ever thought I deserved.” 

Tears welled up in Ethan’s eyes as he cupped her face gently in his hands. “I’m so sorry, Lily… I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you before. I should have tried harder. I should have been there when you needed me the most. Please forgive me…” 

Lily shook her head softly, leaning into his touch. “You don’t have to apologize, Ethan. You’re here now, and that’s all that matters. We’re together in this life, and nothing will ever tear us apart again.” 

In that moment, as they held each other, the weight of their shared pain seemed to lighten. The shadows of the past still lingered, but together, they would face whatever came their way. 

I’m grateful for this life because it brought me to you. I can’t say I’m thankful for everything that happened in my past life, but I’m glad it made me stronger. I’m thankful it gave me a second chance to chase my dreams and, most importantly, to love you.” 

A single tear slipped from Ethan’s eve as he gently cupped her face. pressing a soft kiss on her forehead. His 

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voice trembled as he spoke, “Baby, that’s not what I mean… I’m sorry because I could have stopped it. I could have prevented your suffering, your death. I could have protected you… but I didn’t. I failed you. I 

failed us.” 

The anguish etched on Ethan’s face was undeniable–a mixture of regret, guilt, and anger. Lily’s brows furrowed as she reached out, wiping away his tear with gentle fingers. Her voice was soft yet firm as she asked, “Ethan, what do you mean? What are you talking about?” 

“Lily, have you ever wondered when I first fell for you? Do you know when I started loving you? Or when I first laid eyes on you?” 

Lily hesitated, her brows knitting together as she tried to recall. “Wasn’t it at the Miller Mansion? During that party…?” she asked uncertainly. The thought had never crossed her mind before, but now, with Ethan’s question, she realized she didn’t know the answer. 

“No,” Ethan said softly, shaking his head. 

“Then… when was it?” she asked, her curiosity growing. 

Ethan smiled faintly, pressing another kiss to her forehead before rising from the bed. Lily blushed at the sight of him standing bare before her, her cheeks turning a soft shade of pink. Even after all this time, she couldn’t help but react that way. 

He casually wrapped a bedsheet around his waist, his toned physique still visible beneath the fabric, and walked over to where his pants lay on the floor. Reaching into one of the pockets, he pulled something out and held it tightly in his hand. 

Walking back to the bed, he sat beside her and opened his palm, revealing a delicate bracelet. The small trinket glimmered softly in the faint light of the room. 

“Do you remember this?” he asked, his voice gentle yet firm as he held the bracelet out to her. 

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