Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 38

Chapter 38. 

ver Mia, can you hide in there for a bit Lily asked, gesturing toward a nearby room 

Mia raised a brow but nodded. “Sure. Iit someone from the Miller Family?” 

Lily shook her head 

Not the Miller Family?” Mia looked puzzled. “Then who is it?‘ 

Lily’s face twisted in annoyance as she muttered, “A bastard” 

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Mia stared at the door in shock but reluctantly moved to hide. Whoever this person was, it was clear they had the ability to infuriate Lily. Who else could upset her this much if not someone from her family? 

As Mia concealed herself, she thought grimly, If this person tries anything funny, they’ll regret crossing my Lily. I’ll deal with them myself. 

Lily took a deep breath to steady her emotions. When she opened the door, the anger on her face melted into an expression of polite surprise.. 

“Ryan ?” 

Surprise, surprise!” Ryan said with a dazzling smile. 

Dressed in a fitted red shirt and jeans, he held a bouquet of red roses in his hands, exuding charm. His smile was the type that could make most women swoon, but to Lily, it only added to his sliminess. 

Ryan had used the opportunity of Rose being busy with her event preparations to make his way to Lily’s apartment. Ever since he had seen her in that stunning red dress, she had occupied his thoughts. Today, he was determined to take their relationship to a new level. 

“Are you going to invite me in?” he asked with a smile as sweet as honey. 

Lily crossed her arms, her expression turning cold. “Why should I? Aren’t you Rose’s boyfriend? What would people think if they found out you’re sneaking behind her back to visit her older sister? Wouldn’t that be quite the scandal?” 

The confident smile on Ryan’s face faltered. “Lily, you know that’s all fake,” he stammered. “It’s just an act! My heart is loyal to you. Believe me, neither Rose nor I would ever betray you.” 

Lily let out a sharp laugh. “Ryan, just look at you. Your face says it all. I was only joking.” 

Ryan exhaled in relief, but before he could fully recover, Lily’s tone turned teasing. “Though you do look guilty. Did you do something you shouldn’t have? You seem like a man caught red–handed.” 

“Of course not, Lily!” Ryan quickly denied. “I could never harm you. I swear!” 

Feigning sweetness, Lily smiled. “I believe you. Come in.” She stepped aside to let him into her apartment. 

Ryan followed her inside, still clutching the roses. “You look so beautiful today, Lily. How could I stay away from you?” 

Lily raised an eyebrow as she led him to the living room. “So, what brings you here?” 

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She chuckled dryly “Oh, I know. But you’ve always been so busy, haven’t you? You never seemed to have time to visit before” 

Hehe, well 

Ryan scratched his head nervously. “How could I ever be too busy for you? You must understand, being the CEO of a company isn’t easy! I was handling some really important matters before, but now I’ve made time just for you. Don’t misunderstand me. Lily. For you, I’d leave everything behind. 

Lily smiled faintly, but her eyes betrayed her dislain. “Oh, how thoughtful,” she said sweetly, her tone laced 

with sarcasm that Ryan didn’t catch. 

Meanwhile, Mia, hidden nearby, clenched her fists. This guy is so full of himself. If Lily gives me the signal, I’ll send him running 

Lily nodded lightly, her expression unreadable. “Of course, I understand,” she said with a calm tone. Yes. you’ve been incredibly busy with your project–Rose 

Ryan, hoping to win her over, extended a bouquet of red roses and a small box of peanut chocolates. “Here. these are for you,” he said enthusiastically, shoving them into her hands. 

Lily glanced at the gifts, her lips curving into a sly smile. “Oh? These are for me?” she asked with feigned curiosity. 

Ryan nodded confidently, thinking he had nailed it. His usual formula–flowers and chocolates–never failed to charm women. 

But Lily raised an eyebrow, inspecting the items. “Red roses and peanut chocolates, huh? Funny… aren’t these Rose’s favorites? Are you sure you’re giving these to the right person?” 

Ryan froze, his confidence slipping. His face turned pale. Rose’s favorite? Damn it, how could I forget! 

“I… I didn’t know that,” he stammered, quickly forcing a surprised look. “What a coincidence! Lily, don’t you like them too?” he asked, putting on an embarrassed, almost puppy–like expression. 

He was certain she would accept the gifts. In the past, she treated even his smallest gestures as if they were priceless treasures. Surely, she wouldn’t refuse now, even if they weren’t her preferences. 

But Lily’s answer shattered his expectations. “No,” she said bluntly, her tone ice–cold. “I don’t like them. I’m allergic to peanuts, and I hate the color red.” 

Ryan was speechless. His jaw tightened as he processed her words. 

“These are useless to me,” Lily continued, handing the gifts back to him without hesitation. “You should give them to Rose instead. She’d probably love them.” 

Ryan frowned at the chocolates and roses, confused. “Wait, isn’t red your favorite color?” 

“Nope,” Lily replied smoothly. “That’s Rose’s favorite color, not mine.” 

Ryan cursed inwardly. What the hell?! Everything’s going wrong today. Trying to recover, he forced a laugh. “Wow, what a coincidence. Rose likes red too, huh?” 

“Hm,” Lily murmured indifferently, her tone dismissive. 

Ryan couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. Her tone was detached, her demeanor cold. He remembered how, in the past, she used to gaze at him adoringly and call him intimately by his first name, “Ryan.” Now, she referred to him as “Ryan, as if addressing a stranger. 

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Chapter 38 

Was she suspicious of him?