Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 32

Chapter 32 

Fuished 

Seeing Lily’s tear–streaked face, Mia couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. The poor girl had already been through enough–her first kiss accidentally given to someone who wasn’t even interested in women! If the wasn’t bad enough, now she had another mountain to climb. 

Patting Lily gently on the shoulder, Mia offered her a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry too much, Lily. Our boss is a kind man. He has a big heart, and if you explain everything clearly, he’ll understand” 

“Really, Sister Mia?” Lily looked up at her with a mix of hope and nervousness. “You’re sure he won’t see me as some sort of rival?” 

“Of course not!” Mia replied confidently. “Just be honest and tell him everything 

“Okay, Sister Mia…” Lily took a deep breath and stood up. She took a couple of steps forward but stopped abruptly, turning back with unease. “You’re really sure Boss Parker will understand, right?” 

“Yes, yes! Absolutely!” Mia waved her hands encouragingly. “You were drunk, weren’t you? It’s not like you did anything on purpose.” 

Lily nodded hesitantly. 

“Good, now hurry up!” Mia urged her.” Boss Parker already called me earlier to let you know to come to his office. So this is your chance to clear everything up.” 

Lily straightened her back, clenching her fists for courage. “Alright, I’ll go in, explain myself clearly, and then leave.” 

“That’s the spirit!” Mia cheered, giving her an encouraging thumbs–up. “Be brave. Don’t forget, you’re my artist, and my artists are always fearless!” 

“Everything will be fine,” Lily whispered to herself as she marched out of the room, trying to summon every ounce of courage. 

The moment Lily left, Mia’s face froze. 

“Oh no!” she smacked her forehead. “I completely forgot to tell her that CEO Ethan is also in the office today!” 

Inside Parker’s Ollice 

Parker sat at his desk, busy reviewing documents, when Ethan–the ever–composed and stoic CEO–walked into the office with an unusual smile plastered across his face. Without waiting for permission, he pulled up a chair and settled in as though the office was his own. 

“Good morning, Parker,” Ethan greeted politely. 

Parker froze mid–sentence, looking up at his friend in disbelief. “Do I need to call a asked cautiously. 

Ethan tilted his head. “Why? What’s wrong?” 

or for your he 

“What’s wrong?” Parker echoed, pointing an accusing finger at him. “You! Since when do you greet people with a smile? You never smile, Ethan! This… this is unnatural.” 

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“Understand what?” Parker pressed, narrowing his eyes suspiciously. 

Finished 

“The joy of being in love.” Ethan said casually, though the subtle smirk on his lips betrayed just how smug 

he was 

Parker nearly fell out of his chair. “Love? Wait… what?!” He grabbed a bottle of water from his desk to compose himself. “Hold on… didn’t you tell me Lily st 

thinks you’re… uh… gay?” 

“She does.” Ethan admitted with an innocent shrug. 

“Then why are you so cheerful?” Parker asked before taking a sip of water. 

Ethan’s smile widened. “Because I kissed her.” 

The words struck Parker like a thunderbolt. He choked, spitting water all over Ethan’s crisp white shirt. The shock sent the bottle tumbling from his hands as he coughed violently, eyes wide with disbelief. 

Ethan frowned and sighed as he looked down at his now–soaked shirt. Without saying a word, he removed it and calmly wiped his torso with a tissue. Every movement was fluid, precise, and–much to Parker’s exasperation–effortlessly elegant. 

“What’s with the dramatic reaction?” Ethan muttered. “Get me a clean shirt, will you?” 

Still stunned, Parker blinked. “Huh? A shirt?” It took him a second to register what Ethan said. Then, glancing at Ethan’s bare torso, he realized his mistake and jumped up. “Right! Hold on!” 

In his rush to grab a spare shirt from the storage room, Parker didn’t notice the water spilled on the floor. As soon as he turned back toward Ethan, his foot slipped, and he toppled forward.. straight into Ethan’s arms. 

“Ah! Sorry, sorry!” Parker stammered, laughing awkwardly as he tried to regain his balance. The situation was bad enough, but his mind screamed in horror as the office door suddenly creaked open.