Mr billionaire's regret chasing his irresistible wife by Gabby Emmanuel

When doubt creep in.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

"Ashley, I need to go. Thank you for the information. I will call you back later." After the phone call with Ashley, I tried my best to handle my whirling thoughts.

Jared is always elegant, considerate, and even meticulous. I thought I knew this man after three years' marriage. However, I've never seen him defend anyone in front of me, let alone break his promise twice.

I sighed as I stepped down from my car.

Upon arriving at home, nothing prepared me for the sight I was met with. Sofia was seated comfortably in the sitting room, and she was not alone. She was with Jared's mother, and they were conversing and laughing happily. While Jared was sitting alone on the single sofa next to them.

"What's going on here?" I managed to ask, a lump forming on my throat.

As I approached, Jared rose smoothly, reaching for my coat. "I brought Sofia over because Mom wanted to see her," he explained, his tone measured.

"You could have told me first," I said quietly, "And this is what you called 'handling the situation'?". Jared's eyes met mine briefly, a flicker of apology passing through them, before he went upstairs with my coat. Great. Now I had to deal with this on my own.

Sofia turned to me with a carefree look, like she owned the house. "Oh, hey, Arielle. I'm glad you are home. Jared's mom and I were catching up."

My eyes grew suspicious as I tried not to glare at Sofia. What is she doing here? Why is my mother-in-law so friendly with her?

Jared's mother looked up at me, her expression neutral, not as warm as when she was talking to Sofia. "Welcome back," she said curtly, then turned her attention back to Sofia. "Go on, dear, you were saying?"

I stood there, feeling like

have told me the entire truth about his relationship with Sofia. Because, how come she was merely his friend

interrupted my thoughts. Why do I think

to celebrate Jared's birthday, and I met Arielle at the restaurant earlier.

also tells Jared's mother how rude she was, how she threatened to have me fired, and how she claimed Jared's was

nice," Jared's mother said, obviously

don't get me wrong, but it is not exactly a prestigious job and not befitting for the wife

I could see the challenge in her eyes. She

cool laugh. "True. Jared always complains that I cook for the guests, not for him. It really takes skill to satisfy a billionaire's taste every single day." Sofia's lips twitched, and I could see her struggling to keep her composure. "Oh, I didn't mean to belittle your skills or your profession. I just think Jared could have... chosen

Sophia was choked.

merely voicing her opinion,"

"Indeed," I said, sarcastically.

about Arielle anymore

and took a seat. However, Sofia's words caught my attention:

Jared had supposedly been working

conversation faded into background noise as

glanced away, seemingly unbothered by

pieces fell into place, a realisation hit me: the call Jared received last night was not about work, but because he went to pick

heart sank into my stomach. Why did he

my marriage crept in. Do I really know the man I'm married to, or are there things about him,

to face me, a smile on her