Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 97

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“Rose, if you had been honest withearlier, maybe all of this could have been avoided, Lily said with at weary

sigh. “But what's done is done. If you truly love him, then you can have him.”

Her words were calm, but her gaze carried a hidden sharpness.

“I understand how you feel,” she continued. “Don’t worry-l won't stand in your way. You two deserve each

other.” She offered a soft smile, her expression unreadable.

“Really, elder sister?” Rose's face lit up with excitement, and she almost jumped for joy. Finally! This fool knows

her place and won't be competing for my man anymore, she thought smugly

“Of course,” Lily replied with a serene nod. “From this moment on, | declare that there is no longer any

relationship betweenand Ryan.”

“Lily-Ryan began, but he quickly stopped himself. A flood of emotions surged within him-shock, frustration, and

panic. How could she say this so casually? How could she simply let go of him? This wasn’t what he wanted.

But he knew better than to protest now. The situation was precarious, and one wrong word could cost him both

women. For now, he had no choice but to go along with it. Let her think she’s in control, he thought. One way or

another, I'll have her back-on my terms.

Lily waved her hand dismissively, her smile unwavering. “Oh, there's no need to thank me, Ryan. Now you can

be with your true love without any interference.”

Ryan nodded stiffly, forcing a smile. Meanwhile, Rose couldn't contain her excitement. “Thank you so much,

elder sister!” she exclaimed, her voice filled with exaggerated gratitude.

The Miler family visibly relaxed. Morgan and his wife let out deep breaths of relief, their tense shoulders finally

casing. They had been bracing themselves for a confrontation that could have spiraled out of control. But now, it

seemed everything had been resolved peacefully.

Watching the scene unfold, Taylor smirked from the corner of the room. His sharp eyes observed every detail.

They really don’t see it coming, he thought, almost pitying his family.

His elder sister had changed so much that even he could hardly believe it. Gone was the fragile, timid girl who

was easily manipulated and overshadowed. This new Lily was sharp, calculated, and utterly fearless. She was

playing them like a finely tuned instrument, and they didn’t even realize it.

As he glanced around the room, he noted the hopeful smiles on their faces, oblivious to the storm brewing

beneath the surface. His sister was weaving a web, and the Miler family was falling deeper into it with every

passing second.

They think they've won today, he thought, suppressing a chuckle. But soon enough, those smiles will crumble to

dust.

Taylor's suspicions weren't misplaced. Lily was indeed playing a calculated game. She was deliberately feeding

them a glimmer of hope, only to snatch it away at the perfect moment. She allowed them to believe that

everything was fine, that their schemes had succeeded. But soon, she intended to shatter those illusions

-along with their dreams and plans-completely.

“Well, if everything is settled, I think we should all head home, Morgan said with a warm smile. He felt a wave of

relief washing over him. Earlier, when Lily had addressed him as “Mr. Miller, he had nearly given um convinced

his nlang had failed. Yet now he was overimed his orin stretching from ear to ear

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“Lily, my dear, let's go home,” he added. “You should spend the night at the Miller mansion with us”

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“Yes, Lily, Casey chimed in, her voice kind and inviting as she reached out to take Lily's arm. “Chwith

us, sweetie”

Lily chuckled softly and gently removed Casey’s hand from her arm. “Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Miller,” she said, her tone

light but laced with sarcasin. “What's the rush? I'm not done yet.”

Morgan's smile faltered, replaced by a deep frown. He noticed her choice of words-Mr. and Mrs. Miller- again.

Why was she addressing them so coldly when everything had supposedly been resolved?

“Lily, are you still upset with us?” he asked cautiously.

“Upset? Of course not, Mr. Morgan,” she replied, shrugging. “Why would | be angry? | just have a little piece of

advice for Rose, that’s all.”

Rose's brows furrowed in confusion. “What advice, elder sister?”

Stepping closer. Lily gave her a sharp, almost mocking smile. “You might want to work on your... bedroom skills.

Otherwise, your man might find himself wandering to other women behind your back.”

Rose's eyes widened in shock, and her voice rose indignantly. “Elder sister! What is wrong with you?”

“Nothing at all.” Lily replied calmly, shaking her head. “I'm just trying to be helpful. You should really keep your

man on a tighter leash. You never know when he might pounce on someone else. Isn't that right, Ryan?”

Her piercing words sent a ripple of tension through the room.

“That's enough, Lily! Rose snapped, her voice trembling with fury. “I've had it with you! You've crossed every

limit today.”

Lily’s eyes flared. “You're talking about limits? Maybe you should remind your boyfriend about those! Or have

you forgotten how he ended up with an injured arm on the set recently?” She paused for effect, letting the room

hang in stunned silence. “Do you even know how that happened? | stabbed him.”

The collective gasp that followed was deafening. Even Taylor, who usually found his sister's antics amusing. was

stunned.

“You... you stabbed Ryan?” Rose yelled, her voice shrill with disbelief. She took a step forward, raising her hand

to slap Lily.

But Lily caught her wrist mid-air, her grip firm and unyielding. “Don’t even think about it, Rose,” she said, her

tone icy. “Before you raise your hand against me, you might want to ask why | stabbed him.”

Her voice grew louder, commanding attention. “Your beloved boyfriend tried to force himself on me. He tried to

kisswithout my consent. That's why | stabbed him. And letmake one thing clear-if he tries something

like that again, I won't hesitate to kill him next time.”

The room was heavy with tension as Rose turned to Ryan, grabbing his arm tightly. Her voice trembled as she

asked, “What is she saying, Ryan? Tellit’s not true! Did you... did you really try to force yourself on her?”

Ryan's face paled, but he quickly composed himself. “No, Rose, don’t believe her!” he pleaded, his voice dripping

with false innocence. “She’s lying. | love you, only you! You knowbetter than anyone.”

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Then, turning to Lily, his tone shifted to one of desperation. “Lily, why are you doing this to me? Why are you

lying? Is this your revenge because | cheated on you? You're trying to ruin my relationship with Rose, aren't

you?”

He stepped closer to Rose, clutching her hands. “Rose, you're my everything. | may have wronged Lily in the

past, but that doesn’t give her the right to spread such lies, | only love you. Please, believe me!”

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