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

Chapter 154

Like a mirror.

(ARIELLE'S

POV)

As I sat at my desk in my office, staring blankly at the computer screen in front of me, I couldn't stop my thoughts from straying. These past few days have been of constant debate about Jared's continuous stay in my house and finally it had led me to a decision -I needed

to ask him to leave.

I couldn't continue living with my ex-husband; it was growing awkward and difficult with each passing day.

I had planned to tell him the previous night, but just as I was about to bring it up, Dwayne's call interrupted me, and I decided to put it off until today, after work.

But the more I thought about it, the more I found myself growing more and more anxious. I couldn't continue to keep up with the charade of living with him, pretending that everything was fine when it wasn't.

He was making me uncomfortable with all the nice things he did, and as much as I hated to admit it, they were beginning to get to my heart.

I sighed, pushing my chair back from the desk. I needed to focus on something else, or I would never get any work done. I returned my attention to the designs my graphic designer sent to me for the restaurant's rebranding.

Scrolling through the options, I tried to decide which one I liked best. But my mind kept wandering back to Jared.

*****

The day flew by in a blur, and before I knew it, it was time to leave. I packed up my things, shutting down my laptop and gathering my purse and phone.

As I headed outside, the warm sun hit my skin and I slipped on my sunglasses to shield my eyes. But nothing prepared me for the sight that greeted me.

Jared was parked outside, obviously waiting for me. I halted in my tracks, the scene oddly familiar. I recalled how he used to pick me up from work every day when we were together. It stirred up deep memories from the past, those that I had tried to suppress and bury. But I pushed them aside, putting up a nonchalant face as I approached him.

greeted me, smiling

bother returning his smile. Instead, I went straight to my question.

but never left his face. "I came to pick you up," he

a press person could be hanging around. The last thing I wanted was to make the headlines with my ex-husband.

back to reality and got into the car. Jared

began to move, he asked, "So, how was your

I responded, acting disinterested as I stared out the window, watching the cars and buildings whiz by. Anything not to keep eye

good. I'm glad to hear that," he paused, his

"Yeah," I mumbled.

continued in silence, each person lost in their thoughts until Jared broke it. "Umm...I wanted to talk to you about

the road to

to dinner -you, me, and

to assimilate the information, racking my brain on what could be the motive behind the invitation. "Umm...is there

on the road. "You know how

seconding that. The monarch of the Smith's family can be unpredictable, but at the same time I can't

turned to him again, sharply, and before I could stop myself, the words slipped out. "When do

to the road, his jaw tightening. He hadn't been ready for that. He hesitated, his voice almost pleading as he

almost fragile.

he tried to mask it,

Still, I shook

place to accomplish your mission," I said softly,

was a long pause and when he spoke up,

to start all over again?"

differently. It wasn't just hope I heard in

felt a surge of frustration

was over? Why

thoughts,

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