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.

to see when you are free," she said and he

Stella asked her daughter with a broad smile when she saw Dr. Steele

To be

the one who called the police when that old woman came today. I am getting coffee

you, I called him to ask if he could keep an eye out and call the

that I can

fine, am I not already thanking him

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

Anya was

he is real?" her mother asked, when Anya stuffed a piece

just

like me. What bothers me is, he like you?" Stella said and Anya went silent. She knew the answer

your wedding ring, today!" Stella

have decided to let go," Anya said and her

reddened.

it because of

How could

I dragged you down?" Stella

I am worried I have been the one dragging you down all these years. He just likes someone else," Anya

leaving. Don't get stuck 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 calmly continued feeding her more

mother for quite a while. Stella switched between telling her good stories and gossip she heard in the ward and urging her to bring

But when she thought of going back, she

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enjoyed spending time with her mother so much she completely forgot about Daniel and that she would have to go back to face

making

mother consoled her. Anya smiled at her words, letting her pat

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 so badly by him brought her pain when she