Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 175

“What did she say to you?” Mia asked as soon as Lily rejoined her.

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“Just smeaningless nonsense. She's not worth our time, Sister Mia. Let's go,” Lily replied dismissively.

“You're absolutely right about that,” Mia said with a chuckle as they headed toward the entrance. “By the way,

while you were talking with Rose, Director Young remindedto tell you about the audition.”

“Oh, that audition? Don’t worry, Sister Mia, | haven't forgotten,” Lily assured her with a smile.

As they approached Mia’s car, the manager teased, “So, should | drop you off, or is your Mr. Everything- zeal,

heartfelt, happiness, and affection-coming to pick you up?”

Lily's checks turned pink, and she playfully swatted Mia's arm. “Sister Mia, stop teasing me!”

Mia laughed heartily. “But | have to say, you really surprisedwhen you mentioned his non live

television. For a moment there, | nearly had a heart attack!”

Lily shrugged sheepishly. “Honestly, | didn’t plan to say his name. It just... happened.”

Mia gave her a knowing smile, fully understanding the depth of Lily’s emotions. She felt genuinely happy for her.

After everything Lily had endured, finding love with someone like Ethan was the kind of happiness she deserved.

Sometimes, all it takes is one person's love to erase years of pain and fill life with vibrant colors of joy and hope.

And for Lily, Mia knew that Ethan was that person.

As the two chatted about various topics while waiting for Ethan to arrive, they suddenly heard someone calling

out Lily’s name.

“Lily...”

Both women turned to see a strikingly handsyoung man standing a short distance away.

Lily looked at the familiar figure and smiled warmly. “Oh, Mr. Pedro...”

Pedro’s expression darkened slightly at how formal and distant her greeting sounded, but with someone else

present, he chose to remain silent.

“And who is this lovely lady?” Pedro asked, gesturing toward Mia.

“Oh, Mr. Pedro, this is my manager, Mia,” Lily said, introducing her with a polite smile. “Sister Mia, this is Mr.

Pedro...”

Mia extended her hand as Pedro stepped forward. With his signature swoon-worthy smile, he said, “Miss Mia, it's

a pleasure to meet you.”

“Likewise,” Mia replied, shaking his hand.

As Pedro evaluated Mia, she subtly did the same. He was undeniably handsome-perhaps even more striking than

most men she had ever encountered. If she compared him to Ethan, they would rank equally in terms of looks.

However, where Ethan carried an aura of cold detachment that kept people at arm’s length, this man had an

enigmatic charm tinged with a dangerous edge, making him even more captivating.

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“I had swork nearby,” Pedro replied smoothly. “By the way, | watched your interview earlier. You did well.

And as always, you looked stunning.”

“Thank you,” Lily said, blushing slightly.

“Are you waiting for someone, or should | give you a ride?” Pedro offered, glancing at the two women.

Lily hesitated briefly before replying, “Actually, Mr. Pedro, someone's already on their way to pickup.”

Suddenly, Mia’s phone buzzed, and she glanced at Lily with hesitation. “Umm... Lily, this is an important call. |

need to take it. Are you sure you'll be okay...?” she asked, casting a wary glance toward Pedro.

“It's fine, Sister Mia. Go ahead,” Lily replied with a reassuring smile. She understood why Mia seemed uneasy. To

her, Pedro was an unfamiliar presence, but Lily wasn't worried. After all, Pedro had once saved her life, and on

top of that, Ethan had stationed guards nearby for her safety. She had no reason to feel threatened.

Relieved by Lily's assurance, Mia sighed and excused herself. She stepped a short distance away to take the call

but kept her eyes discreetly on Lily and Pedro. Something about Pedro made her uneasy. Call it a gut feeling or

intuition, but Mia couldn't shake the sense that there was something dangerous about him.

Once Mia was gone, Pedro exhaled quietly. He had wanted a moment alone with Lily, and now he had his chance.

Turning his attention back to her, he found her looking at him with a polite smile.

“I hope Mr. Pedro doesn’t take offense,” she said gently. “Sister Mia is just protective of me.”

Pedro shook his head with a small smile. “No offense taken. It's good to have someone who looks out for you.”

“She's like an elder sister to me,” Lily said, glancing fondly at Mia, who was engrossed in her phone conversation

but still keeping a watchful eye on her.

Pedro nodded. “She cares for you deeply, and that’s a blessing. It’s rare to have such people in your life.”

There was a quiet undertone in his voice that caught Lily’s attention. It sounded like a hint of sadness, almost as

if he was reflecting on his own life. Hesitating for a moment, she asked softly, “Are you okay, Mr. Pedro?”

He looked at her, his gaze softening as he saw the genuine concern in her eyes. With a faint smile, he replied,

“I'm fine. Just... thinking about speople I've lost.”

Lily’s expression shifted to one of empathy. “I’m sure they miss you too,” she said, her voice gentle.

“They can't,” Pedro said with a hollow chuckle, his tone tinged with despair. “They're already gone.”

Her heart sank at his words. “I'm so sorry,” she murmured, unsure of what else to say.

Pedro didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he gazed up at the sky, his eyes reflecting the soft grow of the

moonlight as if seeking solace in its light. His expression was distant, lost in memories that Lily couldn't begin to

imagine.

For a while, neither of them spoke, the quiet night enveloping them like a fragile cocoon. It was a moment of

shared silence, carrying unspoken emotions and stories too painful to put into words.

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