Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan)

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Seeing his mother visibly excited, Jeff quickly grabbed her hands, trying to calm her down. "Mom, slow down. It's not what you're thinking," he said with a nervous chuckle.

Jacky's eyes widened dramatically. "Oh no! Don't tell me you got someone pregnant and then had to marry her out of responsibility. Are you trapped in a loveless marriage now?" she gasped in shock.

Jeff blinked, utterly speechless. "Mom... seriously?" He let out a sigh, shaking his head. "You really need to stop watching those over-the-top TV dramas."

Jacky crossed her arms, unconvinced. "Then what is it? Who's the lucky lady?" she demanded.

Jeff grinned mischievously. "Hehe... My one true love."

Jacky narrowed her eyes. "Excuse me?"

"My food!" Jeff declared proudly, patting his stomach.

Jacky stared at him in disbelief. "You can't be serious."

"Mom, I've made a lifelong commitment. In this world, there's only one thing I'll ever truly love-my food. No one will ever come between me and my plate. If you're looking for a daughter-in-law, you'll have to try with my older brother. I'm completely devoted to my one and only true love."

Jacky's jaw dropped. "Are you for real?"

Jeff scratched the back of his neck with a sheepish smile. "Mom, you should be proud! You raised a loyal son. And honestly, who wants all that relationship drama? Love, heartbreak, stress-when you can just fall in love with a great meal."

Jacky shook her head, trying to suppress a smile. "You're impossible," she muttered, knowing better than to argue with his nonsense. "Fine, I'm not trying to set you up with anyone right now. But seriously, what do you think about her?" she asked, her tone shifting to something more thoughtful.noveldrama

Relieved that the topic wasn't about marriage, Jeff relaxed. "Phew, glad we're

done with that topic," he said, though his relief was short-lived.

Jacky glanced meaningfully in a particular direction and smiled. "Because honestly, she's way out of your league."

Jeff's jaw dropped. "Mom, what? I'm your son! What do you mean I'm not good enough?” he exclaimed, putting on an exaggerated sad face.

“If I didn't know better, I might agree,” Jacky teased with a laugh.

"Wow, my own mom is bullying me now. Who are we even talking about?" Jeff asked, his curiosity piqued. Jacky gestured subtly toward a woman standing nearby. "Her," she said simply.

Jeff followed his mother's gaze and spotted Lily, standing with effortless grace. His brow furrowed as he took her in. There was something captivating about her- the way she carried herself on that ramp earlier had left an impression. A strange sensation stirred in his chest, one he couldn't quite put into words.

"Oh... She's beautiful," Jeff admitted quietly. "There's something different about her, isn't there?"

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Jacky smirked knowingly. "Stay here. I'm going to say hello," she announced confidently.

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Before Jeff could react, his mother was already making her way toward Lily, leaving him standing there, still grappling with that unexpected flutter in his chest. As Lily engaged in a light-hearted conversation with one of the actresses at the party, her gaze was suddenly drawn to Jacky approaching her. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she recognized her idol walking toward her. The legendary actress who had inspired her love for acting was now just a few steps away.

Growing up, Lily had admired Jacky deeply, her performances fueling Lily's childhood dream of becoming an actress. Secretly, she had always hoped to share the screen with her idol, even if just for a fleeting moment. But those dreams had been put aside when Jacky left the entertainment industry after her marriage.

As Jacky's footsteps closed the distance between them, Lily felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness surge through her. Though the room was comfortably cool, her palms were damp with sweat, and her heart raced uncontrollably. The actress she had been speaking to noticed Jacky's arrival and tactfully excused herself, leaving the two alone.

Jacky smiled warmly and extended her hand. "Hello, I'm Jacky. You are absolutely stunning," she said.

The compliment sent a wave of joy through Lily, her heart thundering in her chest. Struggling to steady her trembling hands, she shook Jacky's hand, her voice shaky with emotion. "Thank you so much, Mrs. Jacky I'm a huge fan of yours. Could I... could I get your autograph?"

Jacky chuckled softly, her laughter enchanting. Despite being in her late forties and a mother of three, her timeless beauty and elegance made her appear decades younger. "Of course," she replied with a playful glint in her eye, "but only if you promise me something in return."

Lily blinked, intrigued. "What is it?"

Jacky leaned closer and whispered conspiratorially, "You'll design a pair of couple's outfits for me and my husband for our upcoming anniversary."

Without hesitation, Lily nodded. "Okay, I'd be honored."

As the words left her mouth, realization struck her, and she looked at Jacky in shock. "Mrs. Jacky... h-how did you know?"

Jacky smiled knowingly. "A woman's intuition," she said. "But don't worry, your secret is safe with me. Now, about those designs...?"

Lily grinned, her admiration for Jacky growing even more. "I promise I'll create something special for you."

Across the hall, Ethan stood with Parker and James, casually chatting until Parker nudged him with his elbow. "Hey, heads up. Danger alert, my friend," Parker teased. "Your ex-mother-in-law is currently having a chat with your wife."

Ethan glanced at him, unimpressed. "She's not my ex-mother-in-law," he said flatly, following rker's gaze to see Jacky and Lily deep in conversation. He frowned slightly.

"She is," Parker quipped with a smirk. "Don't forget you were once contractually married to her daughter."

Ethan shot him a warning glare but caught something from the corner of his eye. His lips curled into a smirk. "How about this? Take a look over there," he said, gesturing with his head. "Danger alert for you, my dear friend. Your future wife seems to be getting along quite well with my ex-brother-in-law."

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Parker froze. “Wait, what?” He spun around and saw Aurora and Jeff laughing together, seemingly enjoying each other's company. His expression shifted immediately as Ethan chuckled beside him.

"Not so fun when the tables are turned, huh?" Ethan said, clearly amused.

"He's not your ex-brother-in-law," Parker muttered defensively, his confidence wavering.

"Maybe not. But tell me," Ethan teased, "how does it feel to have your own words turned back on you?"

Parker scowled but remained silent, clearly regretting his earlier jab. Ethan, satisfied, added, "You better move quickly, or someone else might just sweep her off her feet."

With that, Ethan left to join Lily, leaving Parker contemplating his next move as he glanced nervously toward Aurora.

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