Blurb：
In this intense rebirth romance, Liam faces his wife Lily Reed’s shocking demand: “Sign the divorce papers.” She claims it’s to protect Ethan, the National Outstanding Youth Award candidate, from scandal after their hotel affair video leaks. But Liam remembers everything from his previous life—how Lily’s betrayal and false accusations of impotence destroyed him. This time, he agrees to the divorce with a hidden agenda. Dive into a story of revenge, betrayal, and redemption featuring characters like Eva, whose death haunts Liam, and the manipulative Ethan. Set against a backdrop of corporate drama with Reed Group’s stock plummeting, this tale explores themes of loyalty and justice. Will Liam’s rebirth lead to a different outcome? Read now to uncover the twists!
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Sign the divorce papers.
My wife Lily Reed pushed the prepared divorce agreement onto the table in front of me.
I’ve told you so many times, Ethan’s sister Eva died saving me.
Eva made me promise to take care of Ethan withher dying breath, and you know that.
Besides, I’ve always treated Ethan like my younger brother, there’s really nothing between us.
“Ethan is in the running for the National Outstanding Youth Award right now, and any negative buzz could ruin his chances.”
“Liam, can’t you be the bigger man one more time?”
“If we just pretend to divorce, it will shift the public narrative, and Ethan can compete fairly.”
Lily still had that accusatory look on her face.
But she didn’t know I had been reborn.
In my previous life, after the affair video of Lily and Ethan at the hotel leaked, my wife Lily rushed to find me.
But instead of remorse, she brought me divorce papers to protect him.
Enraged, I tore up the divorce papers in the scene.
Soon after, I was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.
I had planned to leave this filthy world behind and live out my remaining days in peace.
But Ethan’s claim that I was faking illness pushed me over the edge.
Lily, to help Ethan escape the scandal, set a trap and accused me of misconduct with a student, eventually suing for divorce.
Heartbroken, I chose to end my own life, closing the curtain on that tragic existence.
Hearing those same words again, the distant memories surfaced with painful clarity.
The TV was blaring with gossip about Lily and Ethan spotted leaving a hotel.
Instantly, the internet was flooded with scandals involving the heir to Reed Group and the Outstanding Youth candidate.
Reed Group’s stock plummeted forty points.
Last time, I naively thought it was just rivals smearing the company.
But when Lily handed me the divorce papers, I realized how foolish and tragic my trust in my wife had been.
Even worse, her reason for divorce was my sex impotence.
my dignity as a man was crushed under her heel.
For the first time, the woman I’d shared a bed with for ten years felt like a stranger, someone terrifying.
“Liam, are you even listening to me?”
Lily waved her hand in front of my face when she saw me zoning out.
“Don’t worry, once Ethan wins the award, we’ll remarry.”
“I’ll make it up to you, I promise.”
Lily stepped closer and hugged me gently, her eyes full of tenderness.
I didn’t respond immediately.
Just then, Ethan, sitting on the couch, grew impatient.
“Liam, please help me out, this award means everything to me.”
“My parents died young, and Eva raised me by herself, but now she’s gone too—I don’t know what to do.”
Eva’s death was always Lily’s weak spot.
“Liam, he’s begging you—are you really that heartless to let him be ruined?”
“I’ll sign.”
I cut Lily off, tired of their dramatic performance.
Of course, I was doing this to keep them off guard.
Last life, refusing to sign led to my downfall.
Overnight, I went from a respected academic to a depraved monster, a disgrace in everyone’s eyes.
While Ethan became the celebrated Outstanding Youth.
What a twisted world.
Lily seemed surprised by my quick agreement, hesitating for a moment.
I glanced at the papers and picked up the pen. “I’ll sign, but…”
I looked at Lily. “You have to promise me one thing.”
She didn’t seem to care what I asked, just eager to get my signature.
“Fine, anything, I agree.”
With her word, I flipped to the last page and signed my name.
“Aren’t you going to read the terms?”
“Nothing worth seeing.”
I smiled faintly and handed back the signed papers.
Lily’s face lit up when she saw my name and signature.
“Can I go now?”
Looking at that once-familiar face, I kept my expression unreadable.
The villa was hers. Since we were divorced, I had no reason to stay.
Lily nodded, her eyes puzzled.
Maybe she was unsettled because her plan from last life hadn’t been needed this time.
Lily and Ethan walked me to the elevator.
In the mirror’s reflection, I caught Ethan’s hand slipping to Lily’s lower back.
A smug smirk played on his lips, as if declaring victory.
Last life, I lost badly.
But this time, I wouldn’t let it happen.
Stepping out of the elevator, my phone chimed with a message from Fiona.
“Liam, I heard about you and Lily. She’s wrong, but it’s only because of Ethan being Eva’s brother.”
“You know, even after all these years, Lily hasn’t gotten over Eva’s death.”
“Eva drowned saving her, so it’s natural she treats Ethan like family.”
“And the divorce is just temporary. Lily told me once Ethan’s award is settled, she’ll remarry you. She said the ceremony will even grander than before.”
“Liam, trust her this once. What you have is over a decade of love.”
Reading the messages, I let out a bitter laugh, though my throat tightened painfully.
Last life, Lily sent Fiona to persuade me.
Fiona, witnessing our long relationship, had tried to mediate, urging Lily not to sacrifice our marriage while simultaneously pleading with me to trust her.
Back then, I snapped at her.
“She always puts Ethan first, and I never complained, but now she’s throwing away our fourteen years together! How can I trust that?”
Fiona was left speechless.
And Lily’s casual remark shattered me.
“If I have to choose between Liam and Ethan, I have to pick Ethan. I know Liam loves me—he’ll understand.”
My love for her became her excuse to abandon me.
How absurd!
I turned off my phone and headed to a small apartment I had rented on the outskirts of the city.
But Lily moved faster than I expected.
The day after I signed, she held a press conference to clear Ethan’s name.
Ethan was back in the running for Outstanding Youth.
Seeing the news alerts on my phone, I could only sigh.
Then, Lucas, the Reed family butler, entered my apartment.
“Mr. Liam, Ms. Reed sent me to invite you to the press conference.”
I didn’t get up, and Lucas, thinking I’d refuse, relayed Lily’s words.
“Mr. Liam, Ms. Reed said your presence is crucial. Without you, the press conference will lack credibility.”
“Besides, it’s about Mr. Ethan.”
Another of Lily’s tricks. She was once again ready to drag me through the mud—for Ethan.
A wave of bitterness washed over me.
Maybe she never really saw me as her husband.
“Fine, I’ll go.” I didn’t argue with Lucas and followed him out.
The Reed Hotel was swarming with reporters and crowds.
Lucas led me through to the lobby.
“Excuse me…”
Lily and Ethan entered with bodyguards, arm in arm like a perfect couple.
I glanced back, meeting Lily’s eyes for a second before she looked away at Ethan.
In that moment, I knew she had personally strangled our fourteen years together.
“Mr. Liam, is it true you and Ms. Reed are divorced?”
A young reporter shoved a microphone in my face.
“Yes.”
I nodded slightly.
“But I heard you two were deeply in love…”
“She bought you a luxury yacht for your birthday! The light show over the river that night was the talk of the city!”
Her words, however, only made me pause.
“She owed me that.”
And she did.
Last life, on my birthday, Ethan said, “I have a cold, can you come stay with me?”
She left me without a second thought.
Back then, oblivious, I had been touched by her grand gestures, unaware of the ugly truth hidden behind them.
I didn’t learn the full story until much later…
“What about your feelings for Ms. Reed over this fourteen years?”
The reporter’s voice rose, drawing everyone’s attention.
Lily watched me silently.
I smiled calmly. “The love is gone. Perhaps it was never really there to begin with.”
The reporter looked shocked but was pulled away by colleagues.
After the conference, I left without a backward glance.
Overnight, public opinion shifted dramatically.
Lily’s statement went viral. “Ethan isn’t a homewrecker. As Liam said, there was no real love between us.”
“Eva saved me, so I care for her brother Ethan.”
“Our marriage was already ending, we just hadn’t announced it.”
“By making it public today, I hope people see the truth and don’t misunderstand Ethan.”
Ethan was not only cleared of the “other man” label, but became the victim, While I was labeled a heartless villain.
Just as Lily wanted.
The next day, leaving the County Clerk’s Office, Lily looked at me.
“Liam, don’t mind the online hate. Once this blows over… no one will remember.”
She probably didn’t believe it herself—the internet never forgets.
I walked ahead, murmuring agreement, but a weight pressed on my chest.
“Liam, after Ethan’s award, it’ll be almost Christmas.”
“I promised I’d make it up to you with a wedding redo.”
Her voice was soft, with a hint of guilt.
She tried to take my hand, but I pulled away.
“Lily, I’m going back.”
“Back where?”
“Willow Creek.”
My hometown.
Lily paused but didn’t overthink it.
“It’s almost the holidays. Good to spend time with your parents. I’ll come get you after…”
“No, I’m not coming back.”
I cut her off.
A flicker of sadness crossed her eyes, then vanished.
“Liam, stop joking… Wait for me at home, I…”
She moved closer, but I stepped back.
“Lily, remember your promise?”
“What do you want…”
She sounded uneasy.
I took a deep breath. “I want you to leave me alone, forever.”
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