Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 30

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Ethan, lost in thought, suddenly noticed Lily trembling beside him. Her body shook, and her soft murmurs reached his ears. He frowned and leaned closer, trying to catch her words. 

“Please don’t leave me… save me… help… she whispered, her voice tinged with fear. 

Realizing she was having a nightmare, Ethan’s expression softened. Gently, he lay down beside her. wrapping his arms protectively around her. He stroked her hair with soothing motions, leaning in to press. comforting kiss on her forehead. In a gentle voice, he whispered, “It’s okay. You’re safe now. I’m here, and I won’t ever leave you.” 

As if sensing the reassurance in his words, Lily began to relax. Her trembling subsided, and she instinctively snuggled closer to him. A faint smile graced her lips as she settled into a peaceful sleep. 

Watching her serene expression, Ethan felt a wave of relief. He kissed her softly on the lips, then closed his eyes, content that her nightmares were finally at bay. 

The next morning, Lily stretched her arms, waking up with an unusual sense of peace. A bright smile lit her face as she realized this had been the best sleep she’d had in a long time. Since her rebirth, she had been plagued by the same terrifying nightmare–trapped in a raging fire, calling out for help but finding no 

escape. 

But last night had been different. In her dream, as the flames engulfed her, she cried for help, and a man appeared. He extended his hand, and she took it, stepping out of the fire unscathed. He had kissed her forehead and promised to protect her from any harm before disappearing, leaving behind only the warmth of his presence. 

The dream felt oddly real, and it brought an unexplainable comfort. Lily chuckled softly to herself, bCasey ng the thoughts aside as she looked around. That’s when confusion struck. She realized she was back in her own bed, in her own room, still wearing the same clothes from last night. 

But how had she gotten here? 

Her memories of the previous night were hazy. She recalled being at the party, drinking wine while thinking about her parents. Beyond that, the details became muddled. Frowning, she tried piecing everything together. 

Suddenly, flashes of the evening began to surface. Her eyes widened in horror as the scenes played in her mind–one by one, blurry images became clearer. 

“Oh no.” Lily groaned, clutching her head. The realization hit her like a bolt of lightning. 

She had rambled nonsense in front of CEO Ethan. She had kissed CEO Ethan! And, worst of all, it might have upset Boss Parker! 

“What was I thinking?” she muttered, mortified. Even if her arrangement with Mr. Parker was purely casual. she knew better than to involve someone else in her mess–especially someone as prominent as Ethan. 

Lily buried her face in her hands. “What have I done?” she whispered. She considered walking straight into a wall to knock some sense into herself. 

She needed to fix this. First, she had to find Mr. Parker and apologize, explaining that her actions with Ethan were a mistake and that nothing had happened between them. 

But another pressing question lingered in her mind—how had she ended un back at home? 

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Her thoughts came to an abrupt halt as an unsettling idea crossed her mind. Could Ethan have been the one to bring her here? 

Lily decided not to dwell on her suspicions. Her focus remained on figuring out how to explain herself to Mr. Parker. After shaking off her thoughts, she hurried out of bed and stepped into the shower. 

A quick rinse later, she dressed casually in a gray top paired with black jeans. After tying her hair into a neat ponytail, she grabbed her purse and phone, ready to leave. As she reached for the door, her phone buzzed. Smiling, she assumed it was Sister Mia calling, but her expression froze when she saw the caller ID. 

It was her so–called loving father. 

Suppressing the irritation rising in her chest, she composed herself and answered sweetly, “Good morning. Father.” 

“Good morning, Lily, came Morgan’s grull voice. “Come to the Miller Mansion and join us for breakfast 

She wanted to decline but held back. “Of course, Father. I’ll be there soon,” she replied in a sugary tone before ending the call. 

As she placed her phone down, her smile faded, replaced by a frown. Why were they calling her now? Could it be about last night? Either way, she decided to go and find out. 

At the Miller Family’s dining table, the tension was palpable. 

“Dad, why is Lily coming here?” Rose complained as she sat down, having just finished speaking with Ryan. 

“I don’t want her here,” she whined, her voice laced with annoyance. 

Ryan, sitting beside her, reached for her hand gently. “Rose, he’s your father. Don’t speak to him like that.” 

She huffed. “Fine, whatever.” 

Morgan smiled indulgently at his daughter. “Rose, you understand why this is necessary. After what happened yesterday, her identity is out in the open. I need to talk to her about it.” 

“Couldn’t you just call her instead?” she retorted, clearly unhappy. 

“Princess, we need to keep her close. Sometimes, face–to–face interactions are unavoidable if we’re to maintain control,” he explained calmly. 

Rolling her eyes, Rose relented. “Fine, but I don’t have to like it.” 

Morgan nodded in approval. “Good. She’ll be here any minute. Let’s all be on our best behavior.” 

Moments later, Housekeeper Max escorted Lily into the dining room. As she entered, everyone turned to greet her with overly polite, yet fake, smiles. 

Seeing her, Rose clenched her fists under the table, her jealousy simmering. How could this woman look effortlessly beautiful? 

Meanwhile, Ryan’s gaze lingered shamelessly on Lily, his eyes filled with desire as he took in every detail of her appearance. His thoughts wandered to how badly he wanted to get closer to her.