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

The Queen's return

(Arielle's POV)

The day of our return had finally arrived. I stood in my room, taking one last look around. I had gotten ready earlier, packing all my belongings and Maverick's, into the suitcases Dwayne had gotten us. "Are you ready?" He called out, standing at the doorway.

"Yes, I think so," I replied, taking a deep breath.

"Alright, I'll get the suitcases," he said, already lifting one off the ground. "Maverick's in the car."

"Let me help you with one of those," I offered.

"No, you go ahead," He said, but I ignored him and carried one of the suitcases.

"You don't give up, do you?"

"No, I don't. Not when I learn from you."

We carried the suitcases to the car and Dwayne placed them in his car's trunk. He was driving us to the airport despite my protest.

We got into the car, with Dwayne getting behind the wheel. "Hey, are you okay, buddy?" He asked, turning to Maverick who was in the backseat. Maverick shook his head, his eyes misty. "I'll miss nanny Jessica."

"I know, champ. But you will get to face Time her always like she promised. Now cheer up, you're about to embark on a memorable journey."

That seemed to lift Maverick's spirits, and he began peppering Dwayne with questions about New York. Dwayne answered every one, his voice warm and reassuring, which only made it harder for me to ignore the knot tightening in my stomach. I couldn't shake the feeling that I might never see him again, despite his insistence that he would visit often.

At the airport, Dwayne helped us navigate the check-in security and other procedures.

"Take care of yourself, okay?" He said as we reached the gate.

"I will. Thanks for everything," I replied.

But as we shared a hug and made to leave, Maverick clung to Dwayne's leg.

"Please, come with us."

so I can get you lots of gifts. But I promise

Maverick nodded. "Promise not to forget

promise," Dwayne said, ruffling his

again,

you,"

miss you

emotional emotion, that I barely held back my tears. I hugged Dwayne again,

planting a kiss on

final goodbye as we boarded the plane. We got to our seats beside the window and

out Maverick's tablet and put on his favorite cartoon so I could have some

a place I had wanted to leave behind three years ago. Would it still hold the same memories? Would I ever feel the same way again? Dwayne's words echoed in my mind: "Never say never." But deep down, I knew how fleeting promises could be. "Mama, are we there yet?" Maverick asked, jerking

I smiled to

his tablet. I, on the other hand,

We were coming home.

*******

arrived at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. The long trip had already taken its toll, and Maverick and I were exhausted. He was

way to the arrival lounge, with the Porter carrying

of someone familiar. My legs froze, as if an invisible force held me in place.

years had passed, yet he looked only a little haggard, though that

of memories

laughter echoing in empty hallways, whispered promises under

I surprising lightness in my chest, as

glanced in my direction. Time slowed as our eyes met for

My heart didn't

fluttered with an unfamiliar calm. I quickly looked away, a smile

words flowing freely, each one a small release of the past. I took a deep

memories

fade as I resumed

blurred, and with each step, felt

entered the arrival hall, I spotted Mother

rushing towards us, Ashley

us in a hug. Ashley