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

For the first time, he wondered if he did the right thing.

(JARED'S POV)

It was a Saturday, and I walked out of the gym room after a strenuous workout. I was stunned to see Sofia slouched on the couch, flipping through TV channels. Wait, wasn't she supposed to be preparing for the Charity event? "Hey, aren't you supposed to be leaving for the charity event soon? I asked, approaching her.

She turned to me with a dismissive shrug. "I'm not going."

"Why not?"

"I don't feel well," she said, placing a hand on her stomach. "The baby doesn't want me to go."

I raised an eyebrow. "So, the money I gave you was for nothing, then?"

"Oh, I did order the dress, but I won't be donating anymore."

My anger flared up like it had been waiting on the surface. "What's going on with you, Sofia? Why did you demand such a sum of money and now you're not even using it for the charity event?"

Her anger flared too, matching mine. "Don't shout at me over such a little sum, Jared."

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my temper. "Sofia, was there even a charity event, or was it just an excuse to get money from me?"

Her silence spoke volumes. I didn't wait for an answer. I turned and walked away.

"Jared, wait!" Sofia shouted after me.

But I was already skidding up the stairs.

I got to the room, stripped out of my gym wear, and got under the shower. While at it, my mind wandered.

I thought of Arielle and couldn't help but compare her to Sofia. Arielle would never lie to extort money from me; in fact, she disliked demanding money from me to the point I had to forcefully give her my card. Arielle -sweet, calm, reserved, and virtuous. For a moment, for the first time since our divorce, I wondered if I did the right thing.

instead of staying with my wife? But I quickly shook the thoughts off. I

birth, she'll return to her good old self. And with that

out. I needed to step out and get some air. It was not a working day, so I could hang out at my favorite snooker

the sitting room.

"Going somewhere?"

some fresh

trying to insinuate that I suffocate

walked off despite

Sofia," I said over my shoulder,

************

clicking balls and laughter. Spotting a group of

Hours later,

QUMS

all their

one of the players

said, smiling with pride. I like the euphoria

guys goodbye and headed to the bar to grab a

friendly woman named

"The usual?" she asked.

as I was starting to unwind, someone cleared their

I join you?" the

seeing the owner of the voice, my

I asked gruffly, casting

flashed me his signature smile, the one people found charming but I found annoying. "Just enjoying the evening, my friend. I saw you and thought

Denzel," I said, punctuating each

the hate for? If there's anyone who should be mad, it has to be me. You took

when she was barely