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

Can we really go back to how things were?

(ARIELLE'S POV)

The next day was Sunday, and I was grateful it was not a work day. When I roused from sleep, all I did was shower, have breakfast and watch TV as Ashley wouldn't let me raise a pin.

"Hey," she squeezed my shoulder gently, sliding onto the couch next to me. "What's up?"

"Hey," I spared her a glance and returned my eyes back to the TV. "You're done?"

The aim of the question was because Ashley had risen at the crack of dawn to prune the flowers flanking her house entrance, and I wanted to ascertain if she was done.

"Yup, yup. The flowers look neater now."

"You should go have breakfast, you've been working for hours," I said, my eyes still fixed on the show.

"Well, you've been engrossed on the TV that you didn't realize that I finished pruning the flowers a while ago, have showered, changed into fresh clothes and even had breakfast. Gosh! Are all pregnant women this lazy and less observant?"

I paused. "Wait, what?" I asked, and turned to look at her properly. And that was when I took a look at her. She had indeed showered because her hair was wet, and she had a change of clothes.

"Oh well, you can't blame me," I said and returned to the TV. "You wouldn't let me do anything so I might as well make up for that by indulging in some fun activities."

"Hmmm...I see," Ashley teased. "So, what plans do you have for tomorrow? Aren't you going to work?"

I paused my attention on the TV and turned to face Ashley squarely. "I will return home for a change of clothes tomorrow, and leave for work afterwards."

"Seriously, Arielle? If you want to fix your home then you have to stop running. Maybe, you should hear Jared out. Who knows, Sofia might have thrown herself at him. That lady is desperate and can do anything."

way. When I overheard the conversation,

much as Jared has been a jerk for sometime, it doesn't change the fact that he's a good man and has treated you so well since you too got married. Maybe Sofia's return triggered memories from their teenage years, causing him some emotional turmoil. Once Sofia leaves, which is more reason why you should fight for that to happen, you two might be able to return to

fear. A lot has changed since Sofia's arrival, and I was beginning to

something so... ridiculous. You've always valued your marriage, and I should've respected that. So, let's give him another chance,

only said that because you care. You're the only family I've got. I'm

complicated. Back then, we were still getting to know each other, despite being married. Jared

I remembered his words: 'At least I want them to know you've got someone watching

at a local creche, and I ended up staying late. I didn't expect Jared to come pick me up. He could've just sent a driver, but he came himself. I remember asking, 'I thought you had a meeting?' And he told me his flight had been cancelled. But I knew that wasn't true. He could've

was silly, standing out in the rain all

why I'm talking about it. It's just... I really thought we could make it work.

gaze softened, her hand resting gently on my shoulder. I looked at her and said sincerely, "Thank

my shoulder affectionately. "You know you deserve the best.

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knew it, it was Monday. And Monday marked the beginning of a new working day. After showering, having breakfast and getting dressed in one of Ashley's dresses, she drove me home. I needed to have a change of clothes and pick up my work ID. As we approached the house gate, I

her. I might act

at the gate. "There's no point driving in. Just have your clothes changed and we'll

and opened

in with you?" Ashley asked,

have got this under

"Alright, be quick.

a code on the gate and it went open. I hurried inside the compound and into the house. I stepped into the foyer, and surprisingly the house seemed different in just a day of my absence. I shook off the feeling and walked on, and as I walked, couldn't help but notice how the house looked dirty. I arrived at the living room and it was in a much worse state. A bowl of unfinished popcorn sat on the centrepiece, with crumbs of different food

it was the handiwork of no other person but Sofia. What the hell was wrong with her? I fumed, as I walked on, careful not to step on

corridor that led to the dining, and paused when I heard Sofia call out to Jared from the kitchen. "Jared,