Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 176

Chapter 176 

+8 Pearls 

For a moment, neither of them said a word. Lily glanced at Pedro, who seemed lost in the glow of the moon. She let out a soft sigh and broke the silence. “Whenever I miss someone, I like to look at the moon 

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Pedro turned his gaze slightly toward her, his voice low and tinged with sadness. “You do?” 

Lily nodded thoughtfully. “Yes. You know, there’s an old belief that when someone passes away, their soul becomes a star in the sky. They’re always watching over us from above. Even when you can’t see them during the day, they’re still there.” 

She looked up at the glittering sky, her voice steady but gentle. “Whoever you’re missing, Mr. Pedro, I’m sure they’re watching over you right now. And when you feel sad, that star you’re thinking of won’t shine as brightly. So, to let them sparkle with happiness, you should cheer up and try not to feel too heavy–hearted. They wouldn’t want to see you sad.” 

Her words hung in the air like a soothing melody. She didn’t know why she had said them, but she felt it was the right thing to do. Deep down, perhaps she understood what it was like to feel the aching void left by someone’s absence. After her rebirth, she had often missed her parents. The loneliness she felt during those days had been almost unbearable, a gnawing emptiness that had left her questioning who she could truly 

trust. 

It was terrifying to live in a world where you could only depend on yourself, unsure of who might genuinely care for you or who might betray you. But all of that had changed when Ethan entered her life. He had become her anchor, the one person she could trust completely. 

Pedro finally turned to look at her, his dark eyes softening. A small smile appeared on his face, and in that moment, the tension in the air seemed to melt away. The moonlight cast a serene glow over them, creating an atmosphere of warmth and tranquility. 

For the first time in what felt like forever, Pedro experienced a deep sense of peace. He couldn’t explain it, but Lily’s words had touched something within him. They reminded him that even though his father was no longer there, he wasn’t truly alone. 

His gaze lingered on her, taking in her gentle expression and the way her eyes sparkled with kindness. She reminded him of a memory from long ago–a tiny, bright–eyed baby he had once held in his arms. Those same curious, shining eyes had always followed him back then, and whenever he left her side, she would cry until he returned. 

The memory made his smile widen, a rare and genuine expression that seemed to light up his face. 

Lily noticed the shift and laughed softly. “There, see? Now your star must be shining brightly again.” 

Pedro chuckled at her comment, the sound light and carefree. But his expression soon grew thoughtful as he tilted his head. “Miss Lily, why do you keep calling me so formally? I thought I told you to just call me Pedro. After all, aren’t we friends now?” 

“Friends?” Lily repeated, caught off guard. 

Lily took a moment to think. She didn’t see any harm in being friends with Pedro. After all, he was her savior, and she always felt a warm, positive energy around him. Smiling, she nodded. “Alright then, we’re friends now, Pedro. But since we’re friends, you should call me by my name too–just Lily.” 

“Got it, Lily,” Pedro replied with a cheerful smile. “You know, you’re my first friend in a very long time.” His tone was light. but those words carried an unmistakable weight. 

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Chapter 176 

48 Pearls 

Before Lily could say anything in response, Pedro glanced around as if noticing something. “Wait here, Lily. I’ll be right back,” he said and darted off without waiting for her reply. 

“Hey! Where are you going?” she called after him, puzzled. Watching his retreating figure, she couldn’t help but reflect on what he had just said. 

First friend? 

The thought made her heart ache a little. She didn’t know much about Pedro’s life, but it seemed lonely. Still, she was glad to be someone he could consider a friend. 

She glanced over at Mia, who was still on the phone, deep in conversation. With a sigh, Lily pulled out her own phone and dialed Ethan’s number. It rang only twice before his familiar, warm voice answered. 

“Baby?” 

“My dear husband,” she said playfully, “where are you?” 

“I’m so sorry, baby. I’m on my way,” Ethan replied, though his voice carried a hint of irritation. 

“What’s wrong? Are you okay?” Lily asked, immediately concerned. 

“I would’ve been there already,” Ethan explained, his tone exasperated. “But the road is blocked. Two guys got into some petty accident, and now they’re standing there shouting at each other like it’s a village wrestling match. If they want to fight, fine, but why block the entire road for it?” 

Lily chuckled softly at his frustration. “Hey, calm down. There’s no rush.” 

“Calm down?” Ethan retorted. “How can I not hurry? You’re standing there all alone-” 

“Who said I’m alone?” Lily cut in. “Sister Mia is here with me. And there’s a handsome guy keeping me company.” 

The line went silent for a beat before Ethan’s anxious voice came through. “Handsome guy? Who? Lily, who is this man? Don’t talk to strangers. What if he has bad intentions? Also, why does this guy think he can keep you company? Didn’t he hear you already have a boyfriend? Or were his ears shut during your interview? Is it Leon Haris? If it’s not him, don’t talk to any so–called ‘handsome‘ guys. Actually, who even said he’s handsome? I’m sure he’s not. I’m the most handsome man, and that’s final!”