Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 179

Chapter 179 

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When Pedro arrived back at his mansion, he was greeted by an unexpected sight. The entire estate was adorned with an elaborate array of lights and flowers, creating a magical ambiance. From the grand gates to every corner of the sprawling mansion, decorations radiated splendor. Vibrant flowers in a rainbow of colors were carefully arranged, lending the place a festive charm. 

The bodyguards stood in a disciplined line, their heads bowed in respect, while Uncle Noel waited by the grand entrance, a wide smile lighting up his face. 

Taking in the sight, Pedro was momentarily unsure whether to laugh or cry. This extravagant welcome was meant to celebrate the arrival of the “Queen,” but she wasn’t with him. He hadn’t brought Lily back. Torn between disappointment and a strange sense of contentment, he wondered: Should he mourn the fact that Lily wasn’t by his side, or should he cherish the precious moments they had shared, fleeting yet meaningful? 

“Pedro, where is she?” Uncle Noel’s eager voice cut through his thoughts as he noticed Pedro entering the mansion alone. The confusion and concern on Uncle Noel’s face were evident. “Didn’t you leave to bring her here? Then why are you alone?” 

Pedro gave him a faint smile. “I changed my mind,” he said quietly. 

“What?” Uncle Noel’s voice rose in surprise, nearly shaking with anger. “You didn’t bring her?” He quickly caught himself and took a deep breath, softening his tone slightly. “I mean… you were so determined to bring her back. What happened, Pedro?” 

“I did leave to bring her back,” Pedro admitted. “In fact, I was fully prepared to take her by force if necessary. But when I saw her, Uncle Noel, something changed. I realized that if I forced her to come with me, she would only end up hating me. That’s not the kind of relationship I want with her.” 

Uncle Noel’s brows furrowed in frustration. “But we already discussed this!” he protested. “You said you’d bring her here no matter what, even if you had to use force. You said—” 

“I know what I said,” Pedro interrupted with a sigh. “I wasn’t thinking clearly back then. I was hurt, angry, and desperate. But now I understand–it’s not the right way.” 

For a moment, Uncle Noel was speechless, his fists clenching and unclenching at his sides. Finally, he asked, “So, are you just going to leave her? Let her stay with Ethan?” 

Pedro tilted his head slightly, confusion flickering in his eyes. “Leave her?” 

“I mean, are you giving up on Lily entirely?” Uncle Noel clarified, his tone turning sharp. “Are you abandoning your revenge? Have you forgotten that Ethan and his family are responsible for your father’s death?” 

Pedro’s expression darkened, and he shook his head firmly. “No, Uncle Noel. I haven’t forgotten anything. I remember everything, and I will get my revenge. But taking Lily by force isn’t the way to do it.” 

“Then why didn’t you bring her here?” Uncle Noel demanded, his voice rising in exasperation. “By tak her away from Ethan, you could have killed two birds with one stone. You’d have her, and at the same time, you’d strike a blow to him. Isn’t that what we agreed on?” 

Pedro remained calm, his voice steady as he replied, “Revenge isn’t just about striking impulsively, Uncle Noel. It’s about planning, waiting for the right moment, and hitting where it truly hurts. Taking Lily against her will might have satisfied a momentary need for control, but in the end, it would have destroyed everything I hope to build with her.” 

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Chapter 179 

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Uncle Noel stared at him, his frustration clear, but he said nothing. Pedro’s conviction left no room for further argument, and the air between them was heavy with unspoken tension. 

Pedro turned away, his mind already racing with plans, his heart heavy with unresolved emotions. He would seek justice for his father. But he wouldn’t do it at the cost of Lily’s happiness–or his image in her eyes. 

Pedro let out another deep sigh and spoke with quiet determination. “Uncle Noel, I don’t want her to hate me. That’s why I’ve made my decision. I won’t take her away from that man by force, and I won’t let myself become someone who causes her pain. I can’t hurt her like that, and I won’t.” 

Uncle Noel frowned, his tone laced with frustration. “Then what’s your plan, Pedro? What are you going to do now?” 

A small smile appeared on Pedro’s face. “She will come to me willingly, Uncle Noel. My queen will come to her king on her own terms.” 

Uncle Noel stared at him in stunned silence, his brows furrowing deeply. He shook his head as if trying to process the unexpected turn of events. “But Pedro, I still believe you should have brought Lily back with you. For you to change your mind so suddenly–something must have happened. Did something happen when you met her?” 

Pedro chuckled softly. “No, Uncle Noel, nothing happened to me on the way there. But after meeting her, everything changed in my heart. Do you know, today is one of the happiest days of my life? I can’t describe how full my heart feels. Just being with her, seeing her smile, and talking to her gave me a joy I can’t put into words.”