Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

12 Mar

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

Chapter 126

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As Ethan watched Lily sleeping peacefully beside him, a soft smile graced his lips. He leaned over and placed a

tender kiss on her forehead. Gently pulling the blanket over them, he leaned back against the pillow, his mind

quickly sinking into a whirl of thoughts.

Moments later, a quiet knock on the door broke his reverie. “Cin,” Ethan called out softly, careful not to

disturb Lily's rest.

The door creaked open, revealing his parents and a few others. Beatrice stepped forward, her voice soft but still

audible. “Ethan, Lily-" she began, but she stopped when her gaze fell on Lily’s sleeping figure.

“Shh.” Ethan hushed, raising a finger to his lips to signal silence. He glanced at his parents meaningfully. “She's

exhausted. Let her sleep,” he said in a whisper.

Understanding his concern, Beatrice and Authur kept their voices low. “Son, are you feeling alright now?” Authur

asked in a hushed tone.

“I'm fine, Dad,” Ethan replied calmly.

His parents sat by his bedside for a brief chat, exchanging a few words about his recovery before leaving with

Ivy. Mia, after asking about his health, excused herself as well since it was already late.

Now, only Parker, James, and Assistant Ben remained in the room.

“How's the driver doing? Is he recovering?” Ethan asked, shifting the conversation to the man injured during the

incident.

Assistant Ben nodded solemnly. “Yes, he was seriously injured, but he’s out of danger now.”

“Good. Speak with his family and make sure they have everything they need,” Ethan instructed firmly.

“Yes, boss,” Ben replied, his tone professional.

The room fell silent for a moment before Parker spoke, his brows furrowed with concern. “Ethan, what happened?

The crash-it doesn’t add up. | checked your car. The brakes, the tires, everything was in perfect condition. So

how did it happen?”

Ethan's expression darkened, and an icy glint appeared in his eyes. The atmosphere in the room shifted

instantly, the temperature seeming to drop. His friends instinctively tensed, sensing the storm brewing within

him.

“Ethan, are you okay?” Parker asked cautiously, his worry evident.

“No,” Ethan said through gritted teeth, his voice low but laced with fury. “I'm far from okay. Someone tried to kill

me. This wasn’t an accident-it was deliberate.”

“What?” the three exclaimed in unison, their shock evident.

Ethan's jaw tightened as he recalled the incident. “It was planned. Someone tampered with the car, ensuring |

would crash. It’s only by luck that it happened before I picked Lily up. If she had been with me...” His voice

trailed off, his eyes flashing with a mixture of rage and fear.

He tightened his hold on Lily, pulling her closer as if to reassure himself that she was safe. Placing another kiss

on her forehead, he exhaled deeply, attempting to calm the storm inside him.

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“Who would dare to target you?” Parker asked, his tone hardening. The idea of someone starking the Collins

Family infuriated him.

“I don’t know,” Ethan replied, his gaze cold and resolute. “But I'm certain this isn’t over. Whoever it is... they'll

cafteragain”

The room fell into a heavy silence, the weight of Ethan's words sinking in. His friends exchanged worried glances,

silently vowing to support him through whatever danger lay ahead. Ethan's jaw clenched as he made a silent

promise of his own: whoever dared to threaten his life-and by extension, the safery of his beloved wife-would

face his wrath.

In the business world, Ethan was both feared and revered-a formidable figure often referred to as the “Devil

King.” Yet, with such power cresentment, and there were countless individuals who harbored i will toward

him. His position as a member of one of the three most prestigious families shielded him from direct attacks; few

dared to cross that line.

But this tfelt different. This new adversary seemed to hold no regard for the influence or might of the three

powerful families. This audacity unsettled Ethan, not because he feared for himself, but because his life was now

intertwined with Lily’s. The thought of her being endangered because of him was a risk he

couldn't bear.

“What about the CCTV cameras? Do you think they might have captured anything?” Parker asked, his voice

tinged with both concern and frustration.

James shook his head with a sigh. “Highly unlikely. If this enemy is bold enough to make a move on Ethan, they

would be careful enough not to leave any evidence behind.”

Assistant Ben, standing nearby, suddenly recalled a detail. “Boss, | spoke with the injured driver's family earlier.

They mentioned receiving a significant amount of money from an anonymous sender.”

“Oh?” Ethan raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Anything else?”

Assistant Ben shook his head. It was puzzling. The enemy orchestrated the accident, ensured they were taken to

the hospital safely, and then compensated the driver's family. The motives behind these actions were murky at

best.

James crossed his arms thoughtfully. “It seems like this enemy, despite their malicious intent, operates with

stwisted sense of morality.”

“Morality?” Parker scoffed. “This isn’t about morals. It's a clear message: Ethan is the only target.”

James fell silent, conceding to Parker's point.

“What's your next move?” James finally asked.

Ethan glanced at his friends before his gaze softened as it fell on Lily, who remained fast asleep beside him.

Gently brushing his fingers along her cheek, he responded in a calm, measured tone, “The enemy hides in the

shadows while | am out in the open. Until we uncover more about them, any rash action would be futile.”

He straightened, his demeanor turning steely. “Assistant Ben, | want heightened security. Reinforce protection

around the Mansion, my home, and the company. Vet every guard carefully before assigning them to their posts.

Also, deploy the elite guards-place them discreetly around every member of the Collins Family. No one is to be

left vulnerable.”

“Yes, boss!” Assistant Ben acknowledged. Without wasting a moment, he left to implement Ethan's orders.

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After a brief discussion, James and Parker also excused themselves, offering their unwavering support: should

Ethan need them.

Left alone once more, Ethan allowed himself a moment to breathe. He looked down at Lily, her peaceful face

soothing the storm within him. Placing a soft kiss on her forehead, he closed his eyes, silently vowing to protect

her and his loved ones at all costs.

As sleep finally claimed him, Ethan's thoughts lingered on one pressing truth: this enemy was unpredictable, and

until their identity and motives were revealed, no one was truly safe.

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