MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE novel Chapter 98

(SOFIA'S POV)

After storming out of the room in anger, I grabbed my car keys from the coffee table downstairs and drove out, my destination clear in mind–my parents’ place.

I needed someone to talk to, and my mother was that someone. The argument with Jared had shaken me to my core. The emotion in his eyes looked like hatred, and I couldn't bear it.

These past few years, my relationship with Jared had deteriorated, and it had even escalated in the past months with him distancing himself. But never had he asked me to get out of his life.

To me, that was a warning bell, and I was not going to take it lightly.

My grip tightened on the steering wheel, I couldn't lose Jared. Not now, not ever.

I arrived at my parent's place and my mother's surprised face welcomed me.

"Sofia, dear, I didn't know you were coming."

"Yeah, it was Impromptu," I replied.

Then I scanned the area, before turning back to her. "Where's Dad?"

"He went to the hospital for his doctor's appointment."

Relief washed over me. I didn't want my father to be present for this conversation.

"Why are you asking?"

"Mum, can I confide in you?”.

Her expression changed from curiosity to concern. "Of course, dear. What's wrong?'

"We can't talk here. Somewhere more discreet will do."

She nodded. "Sure," and then she led me to a small relaxation room, suitable for my visit. The door behind us closed, and I took a deep breath.

"Mum, it's Jared...I don't know what's happening anymore," I began

She locked eyes with me, staring intently before responding, "Tell me everything."

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"Well, I'm not entirely surprised," my mother said, leaning back on her chair after I finished narrating how things were with Me and Jared.

I frowned, surprised. "Really? How come?"

"It was somewhat glaring, the tension between you two at dinner the last time," she said.

"I feel he's still hung up on his ex-wife," I added, frustrated.

"How's that possible? Didn't you say he didn't love her? Besides, they're divorced, aren't they?"

"That's what I used to think, but now... I'm beginning to think otherwise," I said, uncertainty crawling into my voice.

"Well, you'll have to hurry and get pregnant then, so he doesn't start looking outside...if he hasn't already."

I felt a chill run down my spine at the prospect of my mother's words. That's not possible, Jared would never cheat on me. He wouldn't dare.

"Mum, I'm ready, but I don't know how," I confessed.

"Well, I think I do," she said and turned to her expectantly.

"Really? You do?"

She nodded, “Yes. Come closer."

I leaned in, my heart racing.

Mother's tone was low, but it was loud enough for me to make out her words.