The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 15

Chapter 15: To be Pursued.

Doctor Steele was a tall man with dark hair and hazel eyes. He had on a white overcoat over his dark blue corporate outfit. When doctor Joseph saw him, he smiled slightly.

"I was wondering how Dr. Steele could be far right now?" Dr. Joseph teased and Anya's mother raised a knowing eyes between her daughter and Dr. Steele.

"Did Miss Jones just arrive?" Doctor Steele cleared his throat, sending a warning look towards Dr. Joseph, who returned his look with an innocent playful hum and walked away. "Yes, just a few minutes ago," Anya answered.

"Just call her Anya. Miss Jones is too stiff to bring you closer," Stella said shamelessly, causing some chuckles to escape around the room.

"Mom!" Anya said with a red face. She knew many in the hospital knew Dr. Steele had a thing.

for her.

Anya was not blind. She had just been ignoring it. She had even worn her wedding ring several times to deter him, but for some reason, he never stopped.

Doctor Steele was a nice man and it was clear that he liked her. But Anya had always been stuck on Daniel.

With her mother teasing them, she wondered if she was encouraging her daughter to cheat.

Anya sighed at this. She was barely married at this point. Her divorce already had a deadline. Should she be worried about honoring vows that her own husband clearly dishonors every day?

Anya glanced at Doctor Steele. He was a tall man almost Daniel's height and quite handsome. too. She wondered, if she had not fallen for Daniel and married him, would she have given him a chance? "Stella, I see you are doing well," Dr. Steele walked over and greeted Stella.

"Yes, I can't wait to leave the hospital," Stella answered.

"You heard the doctor said it would be safe to leave in a few months, congrats mum," Anya said to her mother.

"That's good then. I still have some work to do, so I have to go back. Anya, I am still waiting for my coffee." Doctor Steele reminded Anya before he turned to leave.

call to see when you are free," she

a broad smile when she saw Dr.

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that old woman came today. I am getting coffee with him" Anya explained, taking a seat beside her mother's bed. "He is the one Who called

him to ask if

that I can thank him,"

already thanking

myself. Besides, who knows if you are thanking him or going on a date," Stella could not help teasing

You know I am married!" Anya was a bit frustrated with all the

are you sure he is real?"

is just

years? Don't worry, I know he probably doesn't like me. What bothers me is, he like you?" Stella said and Anya went

today!" Stella commented and Anya looked at her

are right, mum. He doesn't. I have decided to let go," Anya said

reddened.

it because of me?" Stella

no. How

I dragged you down?" Stella

down? I am worried I have been

on a man like that, when there are men out there who want you. Make sure you take Doctor Steele on a date," Stella said to Anya, but Anya only

telling her good stories

grew a thick skin. After a while, Anya was ready to go. But when she thought of going back, she suddenly recalled the man waiting

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completely forgot about Daniel and that she would

she thought of this, making her mother think she was

we will live together again. I know you won't be able to see me tomorrow since you have work to do, but it's just a few months and we will see every day," her mother consoled her. Anya smiled at her words, letting her pat her back. "Yes, in a few months," she answered. She did not want

used to be excited at the thought that he would be home. In fact, she still was excited. Habits were hard to cha. But the fact that he did not like her and she was treated