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2024-11-11 16:52:29
Gabby EmmanuelHey, amazing readers! Thank you so much for reading this book up to this chapter. As you can see, Jared's character has been through quite a transformation. What do you think of him so far? Whether you love, hate, or feel conflicted about Jared, I'd love to read all your thoughts! Does he seem sincere in his regrets? Do you think he deserves another chance, or should Arielle stay strong and move on? Leave a comment and tell me what you think! Thank you again for reading—and for all your amazing support!
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(ARIELLE'S POV)My last words were firm: “Don’t come any closer, Jared. I mean it.”He halted, his eyes misty. For a moment, I thought he'd defy me, but then he nodded and stepped back.Without another glance, I turned around and hurried off. I refused to look back, quickening my step along the hallway. My heart thudded in my chest, relief flooding my system when I finally reached the sanctuary of my hospital room.I shut the door behind me, leaning against it as I let out a shaky breath. The encounter with Jared has left me badly shaken and drained.My mind kept racing, as I couldn't get rid of the thoughts of what would happen now that Jared knew Maverick's paternity.Would he go to court and try to take him from me, especially as I have refused to let him into our lives? No way, my inner mother instincts instantly kicked in at the thought, and I vowed fiercely that no one would take my child from me.But as much as I was being optimistic, I couldn't rule out the fact that Jared's p
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(ARIELLE'S POV)The day after a hangover was always brutal—a not-so-gentle reminder that I wasn’t as young as I used to be. As I worked at the restaurant, my back ached in that relentless way it always did these days.When I left, Ashley was still asleep, even snoring a little. Poor thing; she’s really been worn out lately. No wonder every time we chat, she curses her boss like he’s some monster. But when I called him this morning to request a day off for her, his calm, gentle baritone was nothing like the tyrant she described.Imagining her face as she ranted about him, I chuckled.Stephen passed by just then. “Something good, ma’am?” I nodded back, offering him a bright smile of my own. After yesterday’s incident, I felt a little closer to him, though I wasn’t yet used to casual conversations with him.He flushed, muttering something under his breath before hurrying off. His reaction definitely lifted my spirits, and for the first time, it didn’t seem so bad to have a younger guy c
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(ARIELLE’S POV) "Arielle, are you alright?" A voice asked, tapping my shoulder. I instantly jolted back to reality to find Rebecca standing by my side, a worried look on her face. "Yes, of course. Why?" She gave me a look that was both sympathetic and full of concern, her eyes soft. "You’ve been zoning out since you got here, Arielle. It’s okay if you’re not okay. You don’t have to pretend." Her words hit me like a wave, and I felt the knot in my chest tighten even further. I hadn’t been myself. Not since the call with Dwayne. His advice, the questions he’d raised—whether to tell Maverick the truth about his father’s identity, or keep it from him… I was still turning it all over in my head. "I’m fine. Really," I forced a smile, trying to brush it off, but I could feel how fake it sounded. Rebecca didn’t buy it. She tilted her head, looking at me carefully. "You’re not fine, boss. You should go get some rest. Really. You’ve been through so much lately. It’s okay to take a break
Last Updated : 2024-11-13MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE The call
(JARED'S POV)I had just wrapped up a virtual meeting and was about to dive back into work when Arielle’s call flashed across my screen.The unexpected sight of her name made my heart skip a beat. There was a flicker of hope. Stupid, maybe, considering how firmly she’d shut me out before, but I couldn’t help it. Perhaps this was it. Maybe she had a change of heart. Maybe she was calling to let me meet my son.I know, it sounded foolish. But a man was allowed to dream."Hello," I answered the call, trying to sound casual but I knew it betrayed how my heart was leaping with anticipation.But no amount of preparation could’ve braced me for what I heard next. Her voice—sharp, frantic, panicked—broke through the phone, jagged and hysterical. "Maverick’s missing! Someone took him from school... I thought it was you..."Her words hit me like a gut punch, stealing my breath.I hated hearing her so terrified, so out of control. I immediately tried to calm her, assure her that I hadn’t taken Ma
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(JARED’S POV)Denzel Hernandez.The name hit me like a punch to the gut. The last person I wanted to hear from, not when my world was already falling apart. My grip on the phone tightened as anger surged through me—why the hell was he calling now?"Look, I don't know how you got my number, but I don't have time for your silly games," I snapped, ready to press the "end call" button."Oh, don't hang up, Jared," Denzel’s voice was as smooth as ever. "You'll want to hear what I have to say. Trust me on this."“What the hell do you want?”"Well you really should know. There’s a kid with me, I think his name is…Maverick?"My heart slammed against my ribs, the world narrowing to a single point. So it was him."You bastard! What have you done to him?" My voice was low and deadly, barely controlled. My grip on the phone threatened to crush it.“Nothing,” he said coolly. “At least not yet. There’s a small mole on his left earlobe huh?” "Denzel," I said, barely containing the venom in my words.
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