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

Tonic soup.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

I paused in my meal, my cutlery gently slipping away. And then my face heat up in embarrassment. "Oh, Jared and I, we're working on it," I stammered, trying to deflect the conversation. But Jared quickly intervened, his expression sheepish. "Actually, Grandma, it's my issue. I'm the one who's been dragging my feet."

Not entirely convinced, and being her usual determined self, Nana insisted on making us a "tonic soup," with claims that it was a recipe she'd learned on her travels to a remote village. "It will reignite the excitement in your systems," she said, with a mischievous smile. Jared and I exchanged uneasy glances. The hell, this was not what we planned for. "Grandma, really, it's not necessary," Jared protested, mirroring my thoughts as well. But she wouldn't budge. "Nonsense, my dear. This soup will do wonders. Trust me."

After dinner, she left for the kitchen, and with the help of the chef, got busy with preparing the "tonic soup." Minutes later, she presented us with two steaming bowls of soup. "Drink up, my dears," she instructed, hovering and watching us like hawks.

Jared looked at his mother for help, but she looked away and rose to her feet.

"Um, I have to tend something," she said, and hurried out, leaving Jared and I to Nana. At this point, we knew there was no escape from the old woman.

Hesitantly, we took sips, the strong and bitter taste making our faces screw up.

"How's it, my dears?" Nana.

"This is... interesting, yes, interesting," Jared responded.

"And you, Arielle?"

"It's nice, quite nice," I said, even though it was anything but nice.

"Ah, see, I know my onions in this soup making thing. It's an acquired taste, you know," Nana chuckled.

Jared and I nodded amidst the slapping taste of the soup. Minutes later, we were done and the bowls were taken away.

"Aha, now that you're done, off to bed, you two."

as I turned to Jared, seeking answers, but he looked as confused as me. What does she mean by "off to bed?" There's

like me. My heart sank further when Nana

I know it might not be as comfortable as your bedroom back at your house, but it's

This was not happening, I thought, panic setting in. I was not going to

"But Grandma, "I began.

some quality time together.

the door, leaving

Jared but he quickly averted his gaze pretending to be on his phone. I sighed and picked up my

the restroom, locking the door behind me. Quickly, I dialed

Mom," I whispered, trying to keep my voice

I'm

Smith's mansion. It's not funny,

not the

and sharing a room with Jared, not wanting to bother her. "Alright, make sure you're safe. And if anything comes up, don't hesitate to call my phone," she

Mom. Kiss

I said. It

thing he was asleep as that would have prolonged the conversation and even made him

"Will do. Love you."

"Love you too, Mom."

I felt a bit better. I thought of calling Ashley but thought against it.

returned to the bedroom, Jared

I didn't want to, but because I couldn't, at that moment. Somehow, my gaze had drifted to his pants, and my heart skipped a beat. There it was his bulging manhood,

soup.

my face flush, embarrassment washing over me. This was

the spell, "Arielle, are you alright?"

back to reality, my eyes darting to his face. "Y-yes, I'm fine," I stuttered,