Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 85

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Today was a day Lily had been eagerly anticipating. It marked the beginning of her plan to finally sever all ties

with the Miler family once and for all.

The filming schedule had been running smoothly, without any interruptions from Ryan. Today, there were no

scenes scheduled for her, giving her a rare day off. With Taylor's help, she had meticulously planned an

unforgettable dinner for Morgan and Casey,

Smiling faintly, Lily made her way to the kitchen. Since she wouldn't be having dinner with Ethan tonight. she

decided to surprise him by preparing his favorite dishes and delivering them to his office.

After witnessing her fear of cooking. Ethan had ensured the kitchen was stocked with all the necessary supplies.

Now, with a newfound confidence, she began gathering ingredients, her mind drifting to how much her

relationship with Ethan had changed.

When she first agreed to marry him, it was purely a matter of convenience, a business-like arrangement guided

by her conditions. But over time, Ethan's gentle gestures and thoughtful actions began to break down the walls

around her heart. He didn’t just fulfill his responsibilities as a husband-he went above and beyond to make her

feel cherished.

She loved how he paid attention to the little things, how he kissed her forehead before saying goodnight. how he

held her hand as if it was the most natural thing in the world. He had becher safe haven, a light in her

darkest moments, and without realizing it, she had started to care deeply for him.

She wasn't sure if what she felt was love yet, but she hoped that someday, it would blossom into something

profound.

Picking up her phone, she called Parker. The call was answered almost immediately.

“Hello, Sister-in-law! Do you need something?”

She couldn't help but smile at the affectionate term. She still wasn’t used to being called that.

“Boss, do you know-

“Boss? Sister-in-law, how many times do | have to remind you to call‘Brother’ outside the office? What have

| done to deserve this cold formality?” Parker's tic voice echoed through the phone.

Lily chuckled softly at Parker's playful tone. “Alright, Brother Parker, can you tellwhat Ethan's favorite food

is?”

“Ethan’s favorite food?” Parker teased. “Sister-in-law, are you planning a surprise for him?”

Blushing slightly, Lily nodded. “Maybe... Now spill it. What does he like to eat?”

Parker let out a tic sigh. “Ah, Sister-in-law, I'm afraid | can’t help you. | actually don’t know.”

Her brows furrowed in disbelief. “What? You don’t know his favorite food? Aren’t you his best friend? Yo.. ve

known him for years! How could you not know something so basic?”

Awkwardly scratching his head, Parker laughed. “Sister-in-law, I'm his best friend, not his girlfriend. You're his

wife-you should know this stuff!”

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Lily huffed. “Oh, please! It's only been ten days since our marriage. How would | know! Meanwhile, someone

who's been his best friend for ages still doesn’t know. What a shame!

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“Hey, that’s unfair Parker whined. Honestly, Sister-in-law, even if you served him poison on a plate, he'd cat it

happily if it’s from you. Just make whatever you want: he’ll love it

“Not helpful at all, Lily muttered, rolling her eyes.

Parker chuckled. “Alright, alright. I might not know, but | know someone who does. Hold on, I'll pass the phone to

her.”

Her? A girl? Lily’s stomach twisted slightly with a pang of jealousy. Another girl knows Ethan's favorite food, but |

don’t? What kind of wife am 1? She scolded herself silently.

“Hello!” ca bright, cheerful voice from the other side.

“Hi...” Lily greeted hesitantly.

“Oh my gosh! Miss Lily! | can’t believe I'm talking to you! I'm such a huge fan. You're so beautiful, and your

acting is just incredible. That video of you walking the red carpet? Absolutely breathtaking! You looked like a

queen-so confident, so regal. | can’t wait for your movie to cout! I—"

Lily’s patience began to wear thin as the girl rambled on. Is she ever going to stop?

“Thank you so much,” Lily interrupted politely. “But could you please tellEthan's favorite food?”

“Oh! Right, sorry! | got too excited! Okay, listen carefully. He loves vegetable soup, stir-fried tofu with rice.

shiitake mushroom fried rice with water chestnuts, and lots of seafood. Make sure you add plenty of shrimp and

scallops. He's a huge seafood lover!”

Lily’s eyes widened slightly. That's... a lot of food.

“And don’t skip anything.” the girl continued firmly. “He eats a hearty lunch, so make sure you prepare

everything | mentioned.”

“Thank you,” Lily said, her tone a bit sharper than intended.

“You're welcome! And don’t forget the seafood! Bye-bye!” The girl giggled before ending the call.

Lowering her phone, Lily’s mind buzzed with questions. Ethan loves seafood? But when he cooked last time, he

didn’t make any seafood dishes.....

Shrugging off her thoughts, she decided not to overthink it. Rolling up her sleeves, she focused on preparing the

elaborate lunch. Tto give Ethan a meal he won't forget.

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Ethan was in an incredibly foul mood today, and the tension in the conference room was palpable. His frustration

with his employees was so intense that he nearly considered firing all of them on the spot.

The company had recently taken on several major projects, and Ethan had spent the day reviewing the work his

team had completed so far. To his dismay, what he found was utterly disappointing. His assistant had informed

him that sfiles were incomplete, while others were poorly executed. Ethan had no patience for laziness or

irresponsibility-qualities he believed had no place in his organization.

The employees sat silently in the conference room for nearly two hours, enduring Ethan’s sharp glares and

explosive outbursts.

“Well?” Ethan's voice cut through the silence. “Is nobody going to say anything? | gave you sleeway

recently, and this is how you repay me?” His piercing eyes scanned the room, but no one dared to meet his

gaze.

The truth was, Ethan had been more relaxed in recent days, and his team had mistakenly taken this as a sign

that their usually strict boss had softened. But they had forgotten who he was: Ethan, a feared figure in the

business world, often referred to as “the devil” for his high standards and unforgiving nature.

“Why is the work still incomplete?” he demanded. “Did | hire you to be lazy and careless? If any of you don’t

want to do your jobs properly, write your resignation letters and leave. | have no use for slackers. My company

needs hardworking people, and right now, none of you fit that description.”

A sudden knock at the door interrupted the tense atmosphere. “Cin!” Ethan barked.

Ben entered, carrying a stack of files, “Boss, here are the files you requested,” he said nervously, handing them

over.

Ethan's temper flared further as he flipped through the incomplete files. Ben stood nearby, visibly uneasy. trying

to muster the courage to deliver another message.

“Why is this file still incomplete?” Ethan shouted, tossing it onto the table. “Do | need to personally remind each

of you to finish your work?” Grabbing another file, he roared, “And this-who worked on this project? The deadline

is approaching, and this is the nonsense you bring me?”

“Boss,” Ben stammered, hesitating.

“What is it?” Ethan snapped, his glare shifting to his assistant.

“It's lunch time,” Ben began timidly. “And...”

“Lunch?” Ethan cut him off, incredulous. “You still want lunch? Like | said, no one eats until the work is finished.

Submit your files tofirst, and then you can have your precious lunch. Any objections?”

The employees shook their heads in unison, replying in a chorus, “No, Boss.”

“But Boss Ben tried again.

“What now?” Ethan’s voice was sharp.

Leaning closer, Ben whispered cautiously, “Boss, Miss Lily is here... She's waiting for you in your office, and she’s

brought lunch for you.”

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just moments ago melted away instantly. The room fell into stunned silence as the employees watched their

boss transform from a furious tyrant to someone almost cheerful.

“Alright, everyone.” Ethan said with a surprising gentleness “Go have your lunch Lunch is important How can you

work well if you're hungry? Eat, then get back to work and finish everything properly Without another word, he

left the room, leaving the employees bewildered.

The silence in the room was soon broken by murmurs. “What just happened?” someone asked

“Ben, what's going on with the boss?” another chimed in.

Shaking his head with a small laugh, Ben replied, “Our savior has arrived.”

“Savior?” the employees echoed, curious.

“Does the boss have a girlfriend? Do we have a Lady Boss?” one employee asked, excitement creeping into their

voice.

Ben chuckled, “Perhaps. But one thing is clear-Miss Lily certainly knows how to bring out the best in him.”

Ben gave a confirming nod, adding with a smile, “Yes, she’s here. But you all need to keep this a secret. Now, go

and have your lunch!”

With that, Ben left the conference room, leaving behind a lively discussion among the employees about who

their mysterious Lady Boss could be.

Meanwhile, in Ethan's office, Lily was busy setting the table when the door opened. She looked up to see Ethan

walking in, his face lit up with a broad smile.

“Hey,” she greeted him warmly. “I made you lunch,” she said, gesturing to the neatly arranged dishes on the

table.

Ethan sat down beside her, his smile deepening. Taking her hand in his, he kissed it softly and said, “My wife is

amazing! Thank you.”

Blushing, Lily pointed to the food and said with a smile. “I made seafood-your favorite.”

“Seafood?” Ethan asked, his smile faltering slightly as he frowned. “My favorite?”

Before Lily could respond, the door suddenly swung open, and a cheerful voice rang out. “Brother! Your sweet

sister is here!”

Lily immediately recognized the young woman standing in the doorway. It was Ivy, Ethan’s spirited younger

sister.

“Oops! Am | interrupting something?” Ivy asked playfully, her eyes darting between her brother and Lily.

“Yes! Get out!” Ethan frowned, clearly annoyed by the intrusion. “What are you doing here?”

“No, please cin,” Lily said politely, offering a welcoming smile.

Ivy grinned and immediately moved closer to join them. Ethan and Lily exchanged amused glances as Ivy pulled

up a chair and sniffed the air enthusiastically. “Oh, seafood! Sister-in-law, did you cook this? It smells

incredible!” she exclaimed, settling herself comfortably next to Lily.

Lily was momentarily taken aback by the title “sister-in-law,” but it brought her a sense of relief. She had

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been nervous about how Ethan’s family might react to their marriage. Being acknowledged so openly by Ivy was

a reassuring moment.

Ethan, however, looked less than pleased. “Ivy, what are you doing here?” he asked, his tone a mix of

exasperation and affection.

“Aww, don’t be so harsh, brother. | missed you, so | cto see you,” Ivy replied with mock indignation. “But

now that I'm here, I'm going to have lunch with you and my lovely sister-in-law” She smiled cheekily

“No! You're not joining us.” Ethan declared firmly. “You're not allowed to eat my wife's cooking. She made it

especially for me. It's mine!”

Ivy rolled her instead?”

reyes and laughed. “Brother, it's seafood. You're allergic to it. So, isn’t it better forto eat

“Even if | can’t eat it, | won't let you have it either,” Ethan retorted. “My wife cooked it for me, and it's mine. You

have no right to touch it.”

“As your sister-in-law, | have every right to enjoy her cooking, Ivy argued, matching his tone.

“Wait!” Lily interjected, cutting through their playful bickering. Turning to Ethan, she asked with a concerned

expression, “You're allergic to seafood?”

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