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."

one. I have to work so I can get you lots of gifts. But I promise to visit as many times

nodded. "Promise not to

I promise," Dwayne said, ruffling his

hugged again, Maverick burst into

miss you," he

miss you too," Dwayne

my tears. I hugged Dwayne again, this

replied, planting a kiss on

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

on his favorite cartoon so I could have some moment of solitude to myself. As

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

Almost," I smiled

attention to his tablet. I, on the other hand, looked

We were coming home.

*******

later, we 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 a lefty

arrival lounge, with the Porter carrying out luggage behind us, expertly navigating

My legs froze, as if an invisible force held me in place. I blinked, willing my eyes to clear,

he looked only a little haggard, though that couldn't hide his elite and domineering temperament.

flood of

echoing in empty hallways, whispered promises under starlit skies, and the

I stood there, felt a I surprising lightness in my chest,

direction. Time slowed as our eyes

My

an unfamiliar calm. I

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

memories

fade as I resumed

around me blurred, and with

entered the arrival hall, I spotted Mother

towards us, Ashley closely behind

us and engulfed us in a hug. Ashley joined in, hugging me and Maverick