Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 21

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband- 

Chapter 21 

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“They are my parents… and none of you have the right to say anything about them!” Lily’s voice rang through the room, filled with determination and a touch of defiance. 

The crowd murmured in confusion until someone finally spoke up, “Mr. Morgan, what is going on? What is this girl talking about?” 

Standing tall, Lily met their bewildered gazes. “Allow me to clarify. My name is Lily, and I am the eldest daughter of the Miller Family. I am Rose and Taylor’s sister.” 

A collective gasp echoed through the room. Shock spread across the faces of the guests as their eyes darted between Lily and the Miller couple, searching for confirmation. 

Lily turned to her father with an apologetic expression. “Father, I’m truly sorry, but I had no choice but to reveal my identity. I could tolerate their insults directed at me, but I will not stand by while they disrespect you and Mother. My parents are my bottom line.” 

Taking a deep breath, she continued, “I think it’s time you acknowledged the truth. Let them know I am your eldest daughter. It was me who helped Rose and Taylor-” 

Before she could finish, Morgan raised his hand, cutting her off. His voice was steady, yet there was an undertone of reluctance. “She’s telling the truth,” he said. “This is Lily, my eldest daughter.” 

The room fell silent, the weight of his words sinking in. Morgan’s heart churned with unease. How had it come to this? He had intended to keep this secret buried, and yet here it was, exposed for all to see. He couldn’t allow her to reveal more. If the truth about Rose and Taylor’s circumstances came out, it would unravel everything they had worked to build. 

Though outwardly composed, the Miller couple seethed internally. Their polite smiles masked their frustration and anger. 

As the realization dawned on the guests, panic began to set in. Just moments ago, they had openly slandered the eldest daughter of the prestigious Miller Family, and in her own home no less. It was as if they had dug their own graves with their words. 

Many had attended this gathering hoping to curry favor with the powerful Miller Family. Now, they found themselves on the verge of ruining any chance of forming connections. Embarrassed and flustered, they scrambled to make amends. 

“Mr. Morgan, we deeply apologize,” one of them stammered. “We had no idea she was your daughter. We would never have said such things if we had known.” 

They turned to Lily, their voices laced with regret. “Miss Lilyly, we are truly sorry for everything. Please forgive us. We acted out of ignorance and did not recognize your importance.” 

Lily, maintaining her composure, offered a small, gracious smile. “It’s alright, everyone. There’s no need for such formal apologies. It was simply a misunderstanding. None of you knew my identity, so let’s not dwell on it. Please, let’s put this matter behind us.” 

Her words, though calm and forgiving, carried a quiet strength that left the room subdued. The guests nodded in agreement, grateful for her magnanimity, even as a sense of unease lingered in the air. 

From the beginning, Lily didn’t care what these people thought or said about her. Her focus had always been on her goal, and now that it was achieved, nothing else mattered. 

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Chapter 21 

However, her composed demeanor and forgiving nature seemed to win the crowd over. The same businessmen who had slandered her earlier now approached her with regret. 

“We’re truly sorry, Miss Lilyly,” one of them said, his tone filled with shame. 

“It’s alright,” she replied graciously, her polis smile adding to 

her charm. 

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The man laughed nervously, trying to case the tension. “Morgan, you are a lucky man! Your eldest daughter is truly remarkable–so beautiful and kind–hearted.” 

Morgan nodded stiffly, his expression forced. “Thank you. That’s very kind of you to say.” 

Others quickly chimed in, eager to smooth things over. 

“Yes, Mr. Morgan, your daughter is not only stunning but also incredibly graceful!” 

“She didn’t even retaliate when we said such terrible things about her. What a big heart she has.” 

“Miss Lilyly is truly beautiful, both inside and out.” 

“She’s also so filial. You’re fortunate to have such a wonderful daughter.” 

Amid the praise, Rose stood to the side, her hands clenched into fists, her nails digging into her palms. Her anger burned hotter with every word of admiration directed at Lily. Only moments ago, the crowd was ridiculing her sister. How had the narrative changed so drastically? 

Her mind raced, searching for an explanation. Something felt off. Lily was different–too different. She had refused to audition for her, even after Ryan’s insistence, and now she had boldly revealed her identity. Could all of this really be a coincidence? 

Interrupting her thoughts, someone in the crowd asked, “Mr. and Mrs. Lily, why didn’t you ever introduce Miss Lilyly to us before?” 

“Yes,” another chimed in. “We only knew about Rose and Taylor. How could you keep such a remarkable daughter hidden?” 

Morgan felt sweat bead on his forehead. The questions were coming faster than he could manage, and the situation was spiraling. He had to think quickly to protect the image he had so carefully constructed. 

Before he could answer, Lily opened her mouth to speak, “Actually, I was-” 

“Actually,” Morgan interrupted smoothly, “my daughter just returned from the States to congratulate her brother on his recent success. I had planned to introduce her to all of you properly, but she wasn’t feeling well, so I sent her home earlier. Isn’t that right, Lily?” 

Lily smiled faintly, nodding. “Yes, Father. That’s right.”