Mr Billionaire's Regret Chasing His Irresistible Wife (Jared and Arielle) novel Chapter 100

(Arielle's POV)

The day of our return had finally arrived. I stood in my room, taking one last look around. I had gotten ready earlier, packing all my belongings and Maverick's, into the suitcases Dwayne had gotten us.

"Are you ready?" He called out, standing at the doorway.

"Yes, I think so," I replied, taking a deep breath.

"Alright, I'll get the suitcases," he said, already lifting one off the ground. "Maverick's in the car."

"Let me help you with one of those," I offered.

"No, you go ahead," He said, but I ignored him and carried one of the suitcases.

"You don't give up, do you?"

"No, I don't. Not when I learn from you."

We carried the suitcases to the car and Dwayne placed them in his car's trunk. He was driving us to the airport despite my protest.

We got into the car, with Dwayne getting behind the wheel. "Hey, are you okay, buddy?" He asked, turning to Maverick who was in the backseat.

Maverick shook his head, his eyes misty. "I'll miss nanny Jessica."

"I know, champ. But you will get to faceTime her always like she promised. Now cheer up, you're about to embark on a memorable journey."

That seemed to lift Maverick's spirits, and he began peppering Dwayne with questions about New York. Dwayne answered every one, his voice warm and reassuring, which only made it harder for me to ignore the knot tightening in my stomach. I couldn't shake the feeling that I might never see him again, despite his insistence that he would visit often.

At the airport, Dwayne helped us navigate the check-in security and other procedures.

"Take care of yourself, okay?" He said as we reached the gate.

"I will. Thanks for everything," I replied.

But as we shared a hug and made to leave, Maverick clung to Dwayne's leg.

"Please, come with us."

"I can't, little one. I have to work so I can get you lots of gifts. But I promise to visit as many times as I can. Is that okay?"

"Yes," Maverick nodded. "Promise not to forget us."

"I won't, camp. I promise," Dwayne said, ruffling his hair.

As we hugged again, Maverick burst into tears.

"I'll miss you," he wailed.

"I'll miss you too," Dwayne replied.

It was such an emotional emotion, that I barely held back my tears. I hugged Dwayne again, this more tightly. "Thank you for always being there for us," I whispered.

"Anytime," he replied, planting a kiss on my forehead.

We finally waved our final goodbye as we boarded the plane. We got to our seats beside the window and strapped on our belts, getting comfortable.

I got out Maverick's tablet and put on his favorite cartoon so I could have some moment of solitude to myself. As the plane took off, my mind wandered.

It felt surreal returning to a place I had wanted to leave behind three years ago. Would it still hold the same memories? Would I ever feel the same way again? Dwayne's words echoed in my mind: “Never say never.” But deep down, I knew how fleeting promises could be.

"Mama, are we there yet?" Maverick asked, jerking me out of my thoughts.

"Almost, baby. Almost," I smiled to him.

He nodded and returned his attention to his tablet. I, on the other hand, looked out the window.