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

The kiss and the taste of her.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

After leaving the restaurant, Dwayne and I strolled through the city, enjoying the feel of the warm sun on our skin. I still couldn't believe he was really here, walking beside me. Our daily calls and messages weren't the same as having him physically present. "I'm still in shock," I said, smiling at him. "Why did you come?"

His eyes dangled with amusement as he glanced at me. "I missed you. Simple as that."

His response left me momentarily speechless. I guess I would never get used to how straightforward he can be most of the time. We walked in comfortable silence for a while, taking the sights of the street together.

"I noticed that young manager," Dwayne suddenly said, making me halt in surprise. I told him about Stephen and even sent a photo, but I didn't expect him to recognize Stephen that easily especially when they were not up close.

"He looked at you like he was ready to devour you whole," Dwayne went on, his tone teasing and amusing. "Ah, youth."

I laughed, feeling a slight blush rise to my cheeks. "Stop it Dwayne. You know I'd never take that seriously. He's just a child."

Dwayne chuckled, "He'd be heartbroken if he heard you say that. But hey, it's good news for me. I can stop worrying about you being charmed away."

I punched his shoulders lightly, rolling my eyes playfully. "You're ridiculous."

As we walked on, I couldn't help but notice how much Dwayne had transformed since we first met years ago. Back then, he was quiet and carried an air of melancholy that puzzled me. Now, while he still held onto some mystery, it felt lighter-perhaps Italy and the art of cooking had softened him.

And I didn't hesitate to voice my thoughts to him. "You know Dwayne," I began. "You've changed a lot."

He stopped to give me one of his signature amused looks before he resumed walking. "You think so?"

"I know so," I replied. "You seem more... carefree."

"Maybe I am. Somebody cares about me so I won't have to care that much."

we were once again plunged

I didn't care, as long as it was with

surprised to see him looking at me. His

up with the look?" I asked, giving off a laugh to mask how awkward I

pace, eyes locking into mine, as if preparing to say something important. I

he could respond, my phone rang, shattering the moment. I sighed inwardly and took it out of

display, and a shiver ran down my spine. Why was

up, please, it's

I said

gave me a reassuring nod. "Go ahead. It seems

the call, my eyes

his tone usually urgent.

wrong?" My frown

grandmother will be back in the country soon and we need to talk.

I paused, trying to assimilate the information. His grandmother, the grand monarch of the family, was returning? I

woman had traveled shortly after our wedding to Greece with the intent to die there and meet with her ancestors. She had loved me so much and was always in support of Jared

didn't sit well with me, as it only meant one thing;

nervous. Dwayne seemed to notice

need to,' he said in a

unsure on what to

curiosity to find out why the monarch of the Smith's family was suddenly returning to the country and my desire to spend more

the last

the earth.

he was okay with me leaving, I asked, "Whatever you going to say

just

news. "So soon? You just got here and you haven't even met with