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."

and we were once again

reasonable distance on foot but I

to spare him a glance, and was surprised to see him looking at me. His eyes were now intense holding

I asked, giving off a laugh

say something important. I

he could respond, my phone rang, shattering the moment. I sighed inwardly

on the display, and a shiver ran down my

it's

sorry, I have to take this," I said to

gave me a reassuring nod. "Go

the call, my eyes

it's me," Jared said, his tone usually urgent. "We need to meet.

My frown

to talk. Please

dropped, and I paused, trying to assimilate the information. His grandmother, the grand monarch of the family, was returning? I felt a chill at the

with the intent to die there and meet with

me, as it only meant one

seemed to notice my dilemma,

you need to,' he said in a

on what to do.

was suddenly returning to the

was the last thing I

the earth.

with me leaving, I asked, "Whatever you going to say earlier? You seemed like you wanted to tell me

it's nothing serious," He responded, chuckling. "It's just that I'll be heading back to Italy

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