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."

heart sank as I turned to Jared, seeking answers, but he looked as confused as me. What does she mean by "off to bed?" There's no way I'm passing the night here, it wasn't part of

nudged Jared, but he seemed helpless and clueless like me. My heart sank further

at your house, but it's not bad either. I specifically asked the maid to prepare

I was not going to spend the night in the

"But Grandma, "I began.

some quality time

she closed the door, leaving

but he quickly averted his gaze pretending to be on his phone. I

locking the door behind me.

trying to keep my voice down when she

I'm

the Smith's mansion. It's not funny, but Nana Jean asked

Why? That's definitely not the plan you

the part about the tonic soup and sharing a room with Jared, not wanting to bother her. "Alright, make sure

will, Mom. Kiss

for me," I said.

asleep as that would have prolonged the conversation and even made him upset if he realized I was sleeping

"Will do. Love you."

"Love you too, Mom."

thought of calling Ashley but thought against it. I have this under control, I

the bedroom, Jared looked up

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, outlined against the fabric, and I couldn't help

soup.

washing over me. This was seriously not

Jared's voice broke the spell, "Arielle, are you alright?" He

darting to his face. "Y-yes, I'm fine," I