THE BILLIONAIRE'S HIDDEN CHILD

5. BEHIND THE FACADE

Regina's eyes wandered around the lavish party, her mind numb to the chatter and laughter. As she pasted a fake smile on her face, Regina couldn't help but think of Paul. David, noticing her quietness, approached her.

"Hey, babe, are you okay?" he asked, his brow furrowed with concern.

Regina forced a weak smile. "I'm not feeling too good, my head aches."

David's expression softened. "Sorry about that. Why don't you go take some rest? It's been a long day."

Regina nodded, relieved to escape the party. She stood up, and David handed her a glass of water.

"Feel better, babe," he said, before turning to mingle with the guests.

As soon as Regina entered her room, her phone buzzed. She smiled, knowing it was Paul.

"Hey sexy, what's up?" the message read. "You're so sweet, driving me crazy."

Regina's cheeks flushed as she read the message. She felt a thrill run through her veins, and her heart skipped a beat.

Just then, David walked into the room. "Babe, are you okay?" he asked, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Regina quickly hid her phone behind her back. "Y...yes, I am. Just trying to get some rest."

David looked at her skeptically, but said nothing. Instead, he turned to leave, closing the door behind him.

Regina let out a sigh of relief, her heart still racing from Paul's message. She couldn't wait to respond, to feel that rush of excitement again.

Here's a rewritten version with a more casual tone:

As Regina slowly came to, she realized she had slept off. She'd been lost in thought, replaying the day's events in her mind. David sat beside her, a gentle smile on his face.

"My Queen is awake, He

Whispered. "I couldn't help but look at your beautiful face."

Regina's cheeks flushed as she smiled. "Just say you missed me."

David chuckled, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "I did miss you."

Just then, a soft knock on the door broke the moment.

"Come in," David called out.

Their cook, Mrs. Jenkins, entered with a bow. "Dinner is ready, sir."

Regina's stomach growled at the mention of food. "Oh, that's great. I'm feeling so hungry."

David stood up, offering Regina his hand. "Let's go eat then."

As they walked to the dining room, hand in hand, Regina felt a pang of guilt. She had been so caught up in her thoughts of Paul that she had almost forgotten about David's kindness and love.