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.

slightly irrational behavior lately," she began. "I've been having mood swings, and in case you

words. Was this an apology or a subtle shade? At the same time, I wanted to laugh

informed me that you gave your consent. I promise to be quiet and stay out of your way. You won't even know

"It's fine, Sofia. Thank you for apologizing, and

Sofia exclaimed. "Now that the queen is here and I've

tone unmistakable. It might be to Jared, but not to me. Indeed Sofia was unrepentant, and I will have to deal with

and we began

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

day I invited you over for lunch because I made pancakes?" Sofia

"You mean that day you

At least I was not the one who almost burned

a smile, feeling like an outsider as usual. At some point, I tried to chip in a few words to

wasn't

from twenty

food crumbs. "You have a little something there, Jared," she would say,

against his face.

in those fleeting moments, and for the briefest second, I guessed he

like worms would do to our intestines whenever we are starving, but I recalled Jared's words about Sofia's predicament. I took a deep

offered to help, and I was

said, trying to sound sincere. "I'm exhausted. I think I'll

unusually excited at my last words, and she smiled sweetly. "Goodnight, Arielle.

curt nod, and turned away. I returned to the bedroom, relieved to be alone. I took a long, hot bath, and I

sleep, but my mind kept wandering. I couldn't believe Sofia's audacity, flirting shamelessly with my husband right in front

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

used that moment to admire him. His upper body was bare to his torso. His biceps protruded on well-formed arms, and his back was

my eyes on him because he suddenly swirled around to

flutter in my belly when I was caught staring. "Hey, you're awake," he