Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 24

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband 

Chapter 24 

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Lily turned to face the man standing behind her, and for a moment, she was struck speechless. He was undoubtedly the most handsome man she had ever encountered, in this life or the one before it. 

Everything about him seemed flawless. It was often said that a beautiful woman could bring down nations. but this man’s looks seemed powerful enough to conquer the entire world. He exuded an indescribable noble aura, and every inch of him radiated a magnetic charm that was almost impossible to resist. His hypnotic eyes seemed to draw her in, making her feel as though her very soul was being captured. 

“How did you know?” she asked, her voice slightly slurred as she swayed unsteadily. 

Ethan’s brows knitted slightly as he noticed her unsteady stance. “I have good eyes,” he replied simply. 

Lily chuckled, her laughter soft and light. “That you do… Your eyes are truly mesmerizing. It’s like they can capture someone’s soul.” 

Ethan had heard countless compliments about his appearance before. Many people admired his looks, and he was well aware of the effect he had on others. Yet, something about her words made his heart swell. Just that one line from her felt more meaningful than all the admiration he had received in his entire life. 

As she laughed, her balance faltered, and she seemed on the verge of falling. Ethan instinctively opened his arms, ready to catch her, but she managed to steady herself at the last moment. He frowned slightly, lowering his arms in disappointment. 

His gaze lingered on her, concern creeping into his expression. Was she drunk? He moved a little closer. leaning in to sniff the air around her. To his surprise, there was no strong smell of alcohol. His eyes dropped to the glass of wine in her hand, realization dawning on him. One glass–just one–was enough to make her tipsy. 

He nodded to himself, filing the thought away. Note to self: never let Lily drink wine again. 

While Ethan was busy assessing her state and making mental notes about how to take care of her, Lily was lost in her own thoughts. Strangely, she didn’t feel any discomfort when he leaned in close. In fact, his proximity amused her. She let out a small laugh. 

“Why are you sniffing me? Are you a dog?” she teased, her tone light and playful. 

Ethan froze, momentarily at a loss for words.“.. 

” 

Before he could respond. Lily stepped closer, her curiosity evident. She reached out and touched his face. Her fingers brushed against his cheek, then traced the line of his nose before moving to his ears. The unexpected contact made Ethan’s entire body tense. Her touch was soft, almost tentative, but it was enough to send a jolt through him. 

He stood frozen, his mind racing as she continued her innocent exploration of his features. For a man who was used to being in control, the effect she had on him was both startling and undeniable. 

Ethan felt an unfamiliar sensation coursing through his entire body as Lily’s hands wandered over him, her touch innocent yet completely disarming. It was as if her presence had awakened something deep within him—something he had never experienced before. A growing warmth spread through him, a bubbling desire he struggled to suppress. 

She seemed blissfully unaware of the effect she was having on him, continuing to trace her fingers over his chest and arms. Ethan’s restraint was pushed to its limit. He wanted to pull her close, to kiss her senseless, but he held himself hack She was drunk and he couldn’t bring himself to take advantage of her vulnerable 

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Just as he was about to gently stop her wandering hands, she withdrew them on her own and tilted her head, holding her chin thoughtfully as she scrutinized him from head to toe. 

“You don’t have cute cars, and your nose doesn’t look like a dog’s,” she murmured, her tone filled with mock seriousness, 

She then walked behind him, inspecting him further. “And you definitely don’t have a tail,” she added with a playful mutter. 

Ethan stood there, speechless, watching her antics. 

front of him. Her expression brightened as it 

“You know what?” she said, stepping back in she had uncovered a groundbreaking revelation. “You’re not a dog at all! You look like a very handsome human being. 

She laughed, the und light and carefree, as she patted his arm as though reassuring him of her discovery. “Listen, handsome human, take my advice. Don’t go around sniffing people. They might misunderstand you. Not everyone has sharp eyes like mine to figure out the truth.” 

Ethan remained silent, his expression a mixture of amusement and exasperation. 

She poked his chest, her curiosity unabated. “By the way, who are you?” she asked, her tone turning inquisitive. 

Ethan sighed inwardly, gazing at the intoxicated woman in front of him. This wasn’t how he had envisioned their second meeting. He had imagined it to be perfect, filled with meaningful words and heartfelt emotions. Instead, here they were–an unpredictable, chaotic encounter he hadn’t prepared for. 

“Oh, you have muscles,” she suddenly remarked, her hands resuming their exploration. “A nice body and a handsome face. So, who are you?” 

Grabbing her playful hands to still them, he replied with a faint smirk, “I’m 

your man.” 

“My man?” she repeated, her head tilting in confusion. Ethan nodded, his grip steady as he held her swaying form in place. 

Lily’s brows furrowed as she processed his words. “I’ve heard of Iron Man, Superman, Batman… and now there’s even an Aquaman. But who is ‘My Man‘? I’ve never heard of him. Are you new?” 

Ethan blinked, caught off guard by her earnest curiosity. 

“You don’t have an iron suit like Iron Man, no cape or underwear over your pants like Superman, no mask like Batman… and what does Aquaman have?” she mused aloud, her tone turning thoughtful. 

Ethan’s lips twitched as he struggled to hold back a laugh. 

“Do you know what Aquaman has?” she asked, looking up at him with wide, innocent eyes. Her expression. melted any lingering frustration in his heart.