Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 185

Chapter 185 

“Wifey, why did you push me?” Ethan asked, looking at her with wide, innocent eyes. 

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Lily narrowed her gaze at him, her lips twitching with disbelief. If she didn’t know better, she would have thought he was just playing dumb. Pinching his cheeks gently, she asked, “Why were you strip–teasing? Ethan, were you trying to seduce me on purpose?” 

Ethan nodded earnestly, his expression as sincere as a child’s. “Didn’t you tell me to do that? You said you’d forgive me if I danced for you.” 

Lily sighed and facepalmed, exhaling sharply. “When did I ever say anything about a strip tease?” she asked, gritting her teeth. “I only told you to dance!” 

Ethan’s expression turned hurt. “But wifey, you didn’t like it? Am I not handsome enough?” 

The sight of his distressed face, paired with the slight quiver in his voice, made her panic. It almost looked like he was about to cry again. Quickly, she nodded and reassured him, “No, no! You’re very handsome. My husband is the most handsome man in the entire world. I liked it a lot, okay?” 

Ethan’s mood lifted immediately, his lips curling into a wide smile. Wrapping his arms around her waist, he pulled her closer. Pressing a soft kiss to her neck, he whispered, “Wifey, I just got an idea.” 

Her cheeks flushed slightly at his sudden closeness. “What idea?” she asked cautiously. 

“I want to have your baby,” he said with absolute sincerity. Then, as if realizing something, he quickly corrected himself, “No, wait. I mean, I want you to have my baby. Let’s make a baby, wifey!” 

Lily froze in shock, her eyes widening. “W–what did you just say?” 

“I want a little Ethan who’s as handsome as me or a naughty little Lily who’s as cute as you,” he explained, inching closer to her, his voice warm with excitement. “Come on, let’s make a baby!” 

“Stop!” Lily exclaimed, her face turning bright red. “What nonsense are you talking about?” 

But Ethan wasn’t deterred. Pouting, he cried out dramatically, “Wifey, you don’t want to have my baby! Waah! My wife doesn’t love me anymore!” 

Lily blinked at his theatrics, utterly speechless. “Ethan, stop crying!” she said, trying to calm him down. 

“No baby means no love! Waah! No love means my wifey doesn’t care about me anymore! Waah!” he wailed, tears threatening to spill. 

“Ethan, if you don’t stop crying right now, I’m going to leave!” Lily shouted, trying to rein him in. 

Instantly, he went silent, looking at her with puppy–dog eyes. “Don’t leave me,” he said, his voice trembling. Then he whispered, almost to himself, “Don’t leave me like he did…” 

His words struck her. She frowned, confused. “What do you mean?” she asked softly, patting his back. “Who left you?” 

Ethan looked up at her with watery eyes, his voice breaking as he said, “He left me. He was so bad… Why did he leave me? Am I that awful? Are you going to leave me too?” 

His pitiful tone tugged at her heartstrings. She cupped his face gently, offering a small, reassuring smile. 

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Chapter 185 

“Promise?” he asked, his eyes searching hers. 

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“Promise,” she affirmed with a nod. “But tell me, Ethan, why did you drink so much? Was it because of him?” 

Ethan nodded, his face falling slightly. 

Lily watched him carefully, her curiosity growing. Who is ‘he,‘ and why did Ethan seem so hurt? she wondered silently. 

“He was my best friend,” Ethan began, his voice soft yet heavy with emotion. “He was like a brother to me. But because of one misunderstanding, he left. He thinks I betrayed him… but how could I? I would never do that to him. He believes I was jealous of him because he was more successful than me. But I wasn’t. I was proud of him.” 

Ethan’s voice faltered as his thoughts swirled. “He thinks I hated him… but I didn’t. I cared for him. I admired him. And he thinks I lied to hurt him, but why would I do that? We had such a strong bond. We shared everything. So why did he turn away from me? Why didn’t he trust me? Why did he leave me?” 

Ethan paused, his shoulders slumping as though the weight of his memories had become unbearable. “It’s been so many years since then,” he continued quietly. “I don’t even know where he is now. I don’t know what he looks like. I don’t even know if he’s still alive… or if…” His voice cracked, and he swallowed hard. “Or if he’s gone.” 

Lily sat beside him, stunned by the raw pain in his words. She didn’t know how to respond. What could she say to comfort him? Gently, she placed a hand on his back, patting him in soothing circles. “Ethan,” she said softly, “you’re one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met. Don’t let this weigh you down. I believe that one day, you’ll meet your best friend again. Things have a way of working out.” 

“Do you really think so?” Ethan’s voice was quiet, almost hesitant. His eyes grew heavy with exhaustion as he leaned his head against her shoulder. 

“I do,” Lily reassured him with a smile. 

The corners of Ethan’s lips lifted slightly, and he closed his eyes, drifting off into a deep sleep. The room grew silent, the tension replaced by a sense of calm. For a while, Lily sat still, her hand resting lightly on his back as she watched his peaceful face. 

After a few minutes, she carefully stopped patting him and whispered, “Ethan, let’s get you to your room. Come on, I’ll help you.” But when she turned to look at him, she chuckled softly. He was already sound asleep. 

Shaking her head fondly, she gently shifted his head onto the couch cushion and kissed his forehead. “I really hope you get to see your best friend again soon,” she murmured, her voice filled with quiet determination. 

A sudden knock at the door broke the silence, and Lily called out, “Come in.” 

Assistant Ben entered, holding a few items in his hands. “Madam, I was about to leave,” he said, “but then I realized you might not have eaten dinner. So, I brought some food for you.”