Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 56

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“Don’t you dare speak to Brother Ryan like that!” Rose roared, her voice trembling with rage. How dare this woman snap at my man! If only I could get rid of her right now… 

Lily turned her sharp gaze toward her sister, her tone biting. “I’ll speak to him however I want. He’s my boyfriend. Who are you to interfere?” 

“You-!” Rose’s face turned crimson with anger. She was seething, her fists clenched tightly by her sides. “I’ll kill you, you little–Ryan is my- 

“Rose, enough!” Morgan’s thunderous voice interrupted, silencing her. “Shut your mouth and stop spouting nonsense!” 

Lily couldn’t help but smirk at the scene unfolding before her. Watching her so–called father chastise his beloved daughter felt like sweet vindication. In my previous life, he never raised his voice against her, no matter what she did. This… this feels incredible. 

For the first time, Morgan felt genuinely exasperated with Rose. If she doesn’t stop this recklessness, she’ll push Lily further away. I need to regain control, not drive her into outright rebellion. 

But would Lily give him that chance? 

She smiled coldly and turned to Rose, her voice icy. “No, let her speak. Go on, Rose. What were you about to say? What exactly is the relationship between you and Ryan ?” 

Ryan, sensing the dangerous direction of the conversation, quickly intervened. “Her best friend! I’m her best friend, Lily. Don’t overthink it. She’s just angry and speaking nonsense. Isn’t that right, Rose?” His tone was firm, and his sharp gaze bore into Rose, a silent warning clear in his eyes. 

Despite her overwhelming fury, Rose understood the unspoken message. No matter how much she despised Lily at that moment, she couldn’t openly contradict Ryan. Swallowing her pride, she nodded reluctantly. “He’s my best friend,” she muttered through gritted teeth. “That’s all. So don’t talk to him like 

that.” 

Ryan smiled smugly, pleased with her compliance. This is how women should behave–submissive and obedient. 

Then, his gaze shifted to Lily. Her bold and unyielding demeanor intrigued him. But taming a fiery spirit like hers… now that would be thrilling. 

“See?” he said smoothly, turning his attention back to Lily. “I’m just her best friend. There’s nothing between us. Believe me, Lily, you’re the only one in my heart.” He took a step closer to her, his voice softening in an attempt to placate her. 

“Believe you?” Lily scoffed, stepping back to maintain a significant distance between them. “Do you think I’m that naive? I’m not living under a rock, Ryan. I know everything.” 

Her words hit him like a slap. His confident demeanor faltered, and a flicker of panic crossed his face. “Lily, you’re misunderstanding me. It’s all just an act! I’m only helping Rose keep potential suitors away. Please, believe me–1 only care about you.” 

Lily didn’t let him finish. Her voice cut through his excuses like a blade. “An act? Is that what you call it? Because from where I stand, I see you spending more time with her than you ever have with me. Dates, business parties, promotional events, award shows, gatherings–you’re always with her.” 

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Ryan’s face turned pale, and he swallowed hard. How does she know all this? Has she been keeping track? He scratched the back of his neck nervously, trying to regain his composure. “Lily, it’s not what it looks like. You know how the paparazzi are. It’s all for appearances. Please trust me. We’re completely innocent.” 

“Innocent?” Lily echoed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Your actions speak louder than your words, Ryan. Don’t take me for a fool.” 

Her fierce gaze bore into him, leaving him at a loss for words. This isn’t the weak, easily manipulated Lily I once knew. What happened to her? 

Crossing her arms and smiling faintly, Lily tilted her head. “Do I look like a fool to both of you? You claim you’re innocent, and yet you’re pretending to be her boyfriend? Really?” 

Ryan nodded hesitantly. “Yes, it’s just for appearances.” 

Her eyes narrowed as she leaned forward slightly. “But doesn’t Rose already have a boyfriend? At the success party, didn’t she proudly announce her relationship? Shouldn’t he be the one helping her in situations like this? Or…” She paused for effect, her voice suddenly colder. “Is it that you both fed me a fake story to hide your affair from me?” 

“Lily, don’t start imagining things!” Rose snapped, her voice laced with frustration. “I have no affair with Brother Ryan. I have a boyfriend, someone I love deeply. Don’t make baseless accusations!” 

Her anger boiled beneath the surface, her hands twitching as if to lash out. This wretched girl! Who does she think she is to question me? 

Lily remained unbothered by Rose’s outburst, her voice calm yet piercing. “If you truly have a boyfriend, then why don’t you call him? Have him come here. That should clear up all doubts about whether you’re innocent or not.” 

At her suggestion, the tension in the room thickened. Uneasy glances were exchanged, and panic crept into Rose’s expression. A fake boyfriend? Where on earth are we supposed to find one now? 

Casey, holding her forehead, sighed deeply. This conversation had spiraled completely out of control. What should have been a confrontation about Lily joining the entertainment industry had turned into a chaotic scandal about Rose’s supposed affair. 

Her frustration was immense, but she maintained a calm façade, biting back the urge to reprimand Lily. She had to continue the act of being a loving mother. 

“Enough!” Morgan’s voice thundered through the hall, silencing the argument. His face was flushed with anger, the veins on his forehead visible. “No one is calling anyone here. That’s final!” 

Lily let out a sharp snort, loud enough for everyone to hear. “If she truly has a boyfriend, wouldn’t it be easy to call him? What’s stopping you?” 

Morgan froze momentarily, his mind racing. He studied Lily’s expression carefully. Is she rebelling because she suspects something between Rose and Ryan? Could this be why she’s acting out so boldly? 

The thought unsettled him. He had always seen Lily as obedient and submissive, a girl who wouldn’t dare to defy him. And he knew how deeply she loved Ryan. To keep Lily under control, Ryan had been his trump 

card.