Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 179

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When Pedro arrived back at his mansion, he was greeted by an unexpected sight. The entire estate was adorned

with an elaborate array of lights and flowers, creating a magical ambiance. From the grand gates to every corner

of the sprawling mansion, decorations radiated splendor. Vibrant flowers in a rainbow of colors were carefully

arranged, lending the place a festive charm.

The bodyguards stood in a disciplined line, their heads bowed in respect, while Uncle Noel waited by the grand

entrance, a wide smile lighting up his face.

Taking in the sight, Pedro was momentarily unsure whether to laugh or cry. This extravagant welcwas meant

to celebrate the arrival of the “Queen,” but she wasn’t with him. He hadn't brought Lily back. Torn between

disappointment and a strange sense of contentment, he wondered: Should he mourn the fact that Lily wasn’t by

his side, or should he cherish the precious moments they had shared, fleeting yet meaningful?

“Pedro, where is she?” Uncle Noel's eager voice cut through his thoughts as he noticed Pedro entering the

mansion alone. The confusion and concern on Uncle Noel's face were evident. “Didn’t you leave to bring her

here? Then why are you alone?”

Pedro gave him a faint smile. “I changed my mind,” he said quietly.

“What?” Uncle Noel's voice rose in surprise, nearly shaking with anger. “You didn’t bring her?” He quickly caught

himself and took a deep breath, softening his tone slightly. “I mean... you were so determined to bring her back.

What happened, Pedro?”

“I did leave to bring her back,” Pedro admitted. “In fact, | was fully prepared to take her by force if necessary. But

when | saw her, Uncle Noel, something changed. | realized that if | forced her to cwith me, she would only

end up hating me. That's not the kind of relationship | want with her.”

Uncle Noel’s brows furrowed in frustration. “But we already discussed this!” he protested. “You said you'd bring

her here no matter what, even if you had to use force. You said—"

“I know what | said,” Pedro interrupted with a sigh. “I wasn’t thinking clearly back then. | was hurt, angry, and

desperate. But now | understand-it’s not the right way.”

For a moment, Uncle Noel was speechless, his fists clenching and unclenching at his sides. Finally, he asked, “So,

are you just going to leave her? Let her stay with Ethan?”

Pedro tilted his head slightly, confusion flickering in his eyes. “Leave her?”

“I mean, are you giving up on Lily entirely?” Uncle Noel clarified, his tone turning sharp. “Are you abandoning

your revenge? Have you forgotten that Ethan and his family are responsible for your father’s death?”

Pedro’s expression darkened, and he shook his head firmly. “No, Uncle Noel. | haven't forgotten anything. |

remember everything, and | will get my revenge. But taking Lily by force isn’t the way to do it.”

“Then why didn’t you bring her here?” Uncle Noel demanded, his voice rising in exasperation. “By tak her away

from Ethan, you could have killed two birds with one stone. You'd have her, and at the stime, you'd strike a

blow to him. Isn't that what we agreed on?”

Pedro remained calm, his voice steady as he replied, “Revenge isn’t just about striking impulsively, Uncle Noel.

It’s about planning, waiting for the right moment, and hitting where it truly hurts. Taking Lily against her will

might have satisfied a momentary need for control, but in the end, it would have destroyed everything | hope to

build with her.”

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Uncle Noel stared at him, his frustration clear, but he said nothing. Pedro’s conviction left no room for further

argument, and the air between them was heavy with unspoken tension.

Pedro turned away, his mind already racing with plans, his heart heavy with unresolved emotions. He would seek

justice for his father. But he wouldn't do it at the cost of Lily’s happiness-or his image in her eyes.

Pedro let out another deep sigh and spoke with quiet determination. “Uncle Noel, | don’t want her to hate me.

That's why I've made my decision. | won't take her away from that man by force, and | won't let myself become

someone who causes her pain. | can’t hurt her like that, and | won't.”

Uncle Noel frowned, his tone laced with frustration. “Then what's your plan, Pedro? What are you going to do

now?”

A small smile appeared on Pedro's face. “She will ctowillingly, Uncle Noel. My queen will cto her

king on her own terms.”

Uncle Noel stared at him in stunned silence, his brows furrowing deeply. He shook his head as if trying to process

the unexpected turn of events. “But Pedro, | still believe you should have brought Lily back with you. For you to

change your mind so suddenly-something must have happened. Did something happen when you met her?”

Pedro chuckled softly. “No, Uncle Noel, nothing happened toon the way there. But after meeting her,

everything changed in my heart. Do you know, today is one of the happiest days of my life? | can’t describe how

full my heart feels. Just being with her, seeing her smile, and talking to her gavea joy | can’t put into words.”

He sounded almost like a child, recounting every detail of his twith Lily. A peaceful, almost blissful smile

played on his lips as he spoke, his emotions laid bare. Uncle Noel listened in silence, grumbling inwardly, his

frustration growing. Once Pedro finished, Uncle Noel hesitated but eventually spoke.

“If being with her for such a short tbrought you this much happiness, then you should have brought her

back. This was a wasted opportunity, Pedro,” Uncle Noel insisted. “Don’t worry, though. You'll have another

chance. We can cup with a way to bring her here. Think about it-your enemy will be furious. This would be

the perfect way to strike at him. | still believe we should take action.”

Pedro’s smile faded slightly, replaced by a resolute expression. “No, Uncle Noel. She would hatefor that, and

| can’t bear to see her hate me. | know you're worried about me, but my decision stands. I'm not going to change

my mind.”

His tone softened as he added, “Don’t worry, Uncle Noel. | know what I'm doing. For now, I'm exhausted. I'm

going to bed. Good night.”

Without waiting for a response, Pedro turned and walked away, leaving Uncle Noel standing there with gritted

teeth. Fury simmered beneath the surface as Uncle Noel watched Pedro disappear into the mansion. This wasn’t

how things were supposed to go. Pedro was meant to bring Lily back, triggering the war against the Zhangs.

Instead, everything was unraveling.

“This can’t continue like this,” Uncle Noel muttered under his breath, his eyes darkening with determination. “If

Pedro won't act, | will.”

Steeling himself, Uncle Noel resolved to take matters into his own hands. He had a role to play in this grand

scheme: to push Pedro to the edge, to ignite the fire of war between the Stevens, Collins, Baldiwns, and Astors.

That was the only way to fulfill his master’s instructions and ensure success. With a chilling determination, Uncle

Noel turned and walked away, already scheming about how to set the next stage of the

conflict in motion.

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