Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 7

Chapter 7
Lily:

As evening fell, I pushed myself up from the bed and shuffled toward the mirror. I paused, staring at my reflection. A frown tugged at my lips as I took in my pale complexion and the loose, baggy clothes that hung from my frame.

Deep down, I knew I was naturally beautiful. I had an elegant figure and delicate features, but I had always hidden them away. Following my mother’s advice, I had avoided standing out, convinced that it was safer to blend into the background.

But beauty has a way of shining through, no matter how much effort is made to suppress it. Even in my plainest outfits, my charm had never faded—though I hadn’t realized just how much that had irked Rose.

‘Not anymore,’ I thought firmly. It was time to reclaim myself and everything I had let go of.

Stepping over to my wardrobe, I pulled out a simple yet flattering pink knee-length dress. After slipping it on, I tied my hair into a casual, messy ponytail. I glanced back at the mirror, and for the first time in a long while, I felt a glimmer of pride. The dress highlighted my natural glow, making me look fresh and vibrant.

"Now this is more like it," I murmured, giving myself a satisfied nod.

Grabbing a folded piece of paper from my desk, I tucked it into my purse before heading out. Outside, I hailed a cab and gave the driver the address for *Sunshine Café.*

At Sunshine Café …

Mia looked up, her gaze landing on me the moment I walked through the door. For a brief second, I saw the flicker of surprise in her eyes.

The way she studied me was almost amusing, as if she were trying to place me, trying to understand something.

I could tell she was examining me hard. It made me slightly nervous but I kept the agitation to myself and held a confident composure.

Intrigued, she gave a small nod and gestured for me to sit. I took my seat, keeping my posture poised but relaxed. Though Mia remained professional, I could tell she was assessing me. There was something about her gaze that told me she saw more than most people did.

"May I know what Miss Lily wishes to discuss with me?" Mia asked politely, her tone calm yet curious.

I offered her a warm smile. "Miss Mia, I want to become an actress, and I want to work under your management."

Her eyebrows lifted slightly, clearly caught off guard by my directness. Most people who approached her either danced around the topic or wasted time with empty flattery. But I had no intention of doing that.

I have done that in the past a lot. I thought that would make my family like me, but I was wrong.

Leaning back slightly, she folded her arms. "Oh? Have you ever worked in a film before?"

I nodded, my smile unwavering. "I have."

Mia’s sharp eyes narrowed as she studied me further. "You have a very striking face, Miss Lily. If I’d seen you in a film, I’m sure I would have remembered."