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

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(JARED'S POV)

I arrived home and hurried inside. As I entered the living room, I was met with the sight of Sofia sprawled on the couch, munching on junks with the TV blaring in the background. I was disappointed at the sight before me. "Sofia, what's going on here?" I asked, picking up the remote and turning off the TV.

She scowled at me. "What's your problem? Why'd you turn off the TV?"

"We need to talk," I said firmly.

She hissed and sat up on the couch, crossing her arms defensively. "About what? You left the house without telling me where you were going, and now you want to talk?"

I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm and not snap. "Sofia, no tantrums, please. I need to ask you about something."

She glared at me for a moment before rolling her eyes. "Fine, I'm listening."

"Yesterday, you saw Arielle when she returned home, right?"

"Why are you asking me this? I told you she walked in on us," Sofia said, the defensive tone back in her voice.

"Alright. Do you know why she was home earlier than usual?"

"I don't know. I didn't even talk to her because she ran out immediately."

"Alright. And I wanted to ask; did you spike my drink? Furthermore, did you call Arielle because you wanted her to see what she saw? Don't get me wrong, I know you don't really like her, and you probably did it to spite her-" "Jared!" Sofia yelled, an appalled look on her face. "Is that what you think of me?"

"Sofia, look-"

"Enough! I can't believe you see me in this light. Spike your drink? Why would I? It was merely alcohol, and you drank it all, remember? And speaking about dislike, If there's anyone who harbors such feelings, it's your wife. She doesn't like me, and my presence in this house, and she makes no effort to hide it."

"And now, you want to blame me for what happened?" By not, Sofia's voice was shaky. "I wish I had somewhere else to go, I wish I were never divorced, and I wish my dad was not sick, that way my parents will be in the country and I would be with them."

and in my quest, I said what I wasn't supposed to say, hurting Sofia's feelings in

come close to me. I'm disappointed

I'd just done. Sofia's words echoed in my mind, and I felt a jolt

drink? And worse, suggested she'd deliberately hurt Arielle? I

to apologize to her later when she

I reached for it in my pocket,

and my heart sank. It was my

mom," I said, forcing a

on your poor

sorry, I've been caught up with work.

you,

I tell her that

fine. She's gone to

her by her phone because I wanted to send her pictures of some family bride heirloom jewels. I thought she might want to choose one for herself, but she's been unreachable." "Oh, she's... um... probably busy at work, and might not be close to her phone. You know how it is," I lied, trying to sound

you are able to reach her

Mom, I'll let her know. She'll appreciate

the

She's asleep upstairs,"

momentary pause on the other end. "How do you know that?

off guard. "I didn't have much to do at the office, so I decided

Take care, and give Arielle

"Will do, Mom. Bye."

out a sigh of relief as soon as the call ended. How long would this go

back on the chair,

off in that position, and was only roused by the ringing of my phone. A glance at the caller ID and it was the investigator. Hurriedly, I answered

"Hello?"

got some news, Sir," the investigator

the phone tightened.

track the locations of the two phones. They're