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

Checking his phone; yes or no?

(ARIELLE'S POV)

I was roused from sleep by a gentle tap. My eyes fluttered open and I saw Jared peering down at me.

"Dinner is served, Mrs. Smith," he said, his voice warm and teasing as he pressed a light kiss to my forehead.

"Dinner? I was startled and sat up. "What time is it?" I inquired, looking at the window, and I realized outside looked dark, but the room was illuminated by the bedside lamp. Jared chuckled. "You have been sleeping for four hours. Come to think of it, you never slept this much. Are you alright?"

"I'm fine," I quickly replied and got off the bed. I was sure my recent weakness and proclivity for sleep was because of the pregnancy, but I was not about to admit that to Jared. "Alright," Jared said with a nod. "Shall we?"

I nodded back, and we both walked out of the bedroom. As we strolled to the dining room, I asked, "So, what's for dinner?"

"Roasted potatoes, broccoli, and chicken," Jared replied with a smile.

I stopped to stare at him in surprise. "How come? You can barely boil water, let alone cook a complex meal like that."

Jared paused, then gave me a smile. "Sofia helped," he said, his tone a bit too casual.

A sharp pang of jealousy stabbed through me, quick and unexpected. I imagined Jared and Sofia in the kitchen, laughing together, working as a team. It was a foolish thought, I knew. They were both adults-exes, even-and I trusted him. But that didn't make the jealousy any easier to swallow.

I shook my head, pushing the thought aside as we entered the dining room. The table was set, and Sofia was seated, waiting. I took my seat, and Jared followed suit.

Jared cleared his throat and spoke, "Sofia has something to tell you, Arielle."

Sofia turned to him sharply, a questioning look in her eyes, but Jared nudged her slightly.

"Go on," he encouraged.

Sofia gave him a death glare before turning to me with a fake smile plastered on her face.

she began. "I've been having mood swings, and in case you don't know, since

subtle shade? At the same time, I wanted to laugh at her words about my never being pregnant before.

I want to thank you for letting me stay under your roof," Sofia continued. "Jared informed me that you gave

Sofia. Thank you

here and I've tendered my apology to her, can

her tone unmistakable. It might be to Jared, but not to me. Indeed

I said, and we

dominating every conversation and subtly flirting with Jared. She rambled about their past-how they used to have breakfast, brunch, lunch, and

that day I invited you over for lunch because I made

an eyebrow. "You mean that day you spilled flour all

eyes. "Oh, shut up! At least I was not the one who almost burned down our

usual. At some point, I tried to chip in a few

wasn't reliving

twenty years

to take out invisible food crumbs. "You have a little something there, Jared,"

against his face.

didn't seem to mind the attention. But I saw the frown when she touched him. His eyes met mine in those fleeting moments, and for the briefest second, I guessed he wasn't entirely at ease with the way Sofia

we are starving, but I recalled Jared's words about

to help, and I was more than grateful to be rid of her for

dinner, guys," I said, trying to sound sincere. "I'm exhausted. I think I'll head to bed

excited at my last words, and

relieved to be alone. I took a long, hot bath, and I

the room, I slipped into my sleeping gown. I got into bed afterwards, trying to sleep, but my mind kept wandering. I couldn't believe Sofia's audacity, flirting shamelessly with my husband right

sleep, I was roused by the shuffling sounds of someone moving. My eyes went open and I saw it was Jared.

upper body was bare to his torso. His biceps protruded on well-formed arms,

my eyes on him because

when I was caught staring. "Hey, you're awake," he said