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

Secrets and silence

JARED'S POV

secrets were better left unsaid because of the impact they bore.

As I walked, Arielle's cabin my destination, the weight of the conversation I had with Mrs Meyers settled heavily on my shoulders. I couldn't imagine how hard it must have been for Mrs. Meyers to bear such a secret all these years if it was this hard for me. Indeed, some I soon rounded the corner leading to Arielle's cabin, but I was stunned to find Dwayne squatting at the entrance, his eyes fixed intently on the floor. I felt curious immediately and slowed my pace, trying not to startle him.

"What are you doing here?" I demanded, trying to keep the suspicion in my voice away.

He looked up at me, his expression unreadable. "Arielle said she's resting and she asked me not to come in."

I raised an eyebrow, intrigued by his response. "So you're just sitting here waiting for her?"

He shrugged, seemingly unbothered by my question. "Yep, pretty much," he replied, looking away.

I glanced at him, hesitating for a moment. I was unsure if I should share what I had just learned with him, but something about his demeanor made me think he might already know more than he was letting on. After all, it was he who asked me to go to the security room, and I think it was a cue to see and hear things for myself. But I decided to ask anyway.

"So, about Mrs Meyers, you know what's going on, don't you?" I asked, lowering my voice slightly.

his expression still unchanging. "Figured out a

knew, and it was better to keep shut and leave things that way. Instead, I knocked on the door and Ashley's

replied. "I need

and later, the door opened. To my surprise, it was Maverick who was

come in." He squealed, his eyes sparkling with

I responded, trying to mask my

emerged just then, shooting me a dramatic eye roll as she brushed past me. "Great, just what we need," she mumbled

stepped aside and closed the door behind me, making a mental note to make plans on how to win her over. Outside, I could hear her and Dwayne whispering to each other, but I could only make out bits of their

sighed, shutting out their words. Whatever conversation they had was none of my business, and I had no intentions to make it one. I stepped further into the

of beautiful rainbow colors whenever he was around, and it was a shame that I was unable to interact with

down at him, guilt gnawing painfully at my chest. Children are so innocent and blemish-free. Look at him al excited to see me, despite being ignored by me earlier at dinner. I'm sorry, son; I hope I get things sorted

course, buddy," I smiled down at him, ruffling his hair fondly. "I'm happy

all.

got to the bed, and Arielle was lying in it, eyes closed and chest rising and falling with each deep breath. She looked tired, yet calm and innocent. My chest clenched as I recalled all that happened earlier.

speaking. "Arielle, can I

"All right."

wanted to apologize about Sofia. I'm really sorry