MISTAKE 117

Chapter 117: Missing Documents

Slowly, Anya began to lose herself in the act of choosing clothes, her worries and fears melting away as she lost herself in the simple pleasure of selecting the perfect outfit. And as she looked at the rows of fabric and designs, Anya realized that money really is the source of happiness. Women really liked to shop. And she was definitely a woman. money really le

With Daniel's help, Anya began to see that happiness could be bought. Who was she but a normal woman? How could she resist all these? Even though she kept her expression measured, she was really losing herself in the shopping experience. As Anya immersed herself in the task of picking out clothes, Daniel's phone suddenly rang, interrupting the quiet of the room.

With a frown on his brow, Daniel glanced down at the caller ID and saw that it was his mother calling.

He hesitated for a moment, surprised by the unexpected call. Did something happen at home? Did grandfather beat Justin? He had a lot of questions.

"Hello, mom," Daniel said, with a tired voice. "Is something the matter?"

His mother's voice came through the phone: "Do I need a reason to call you? I wanted to know

if I could come visit." she asked. Daniel's shock could not be put into words.

"You are asking for permission?" he asked incredulously.

"You have a woman now. I can't just be barging in, can I?

a wo

Chapter 117 Milding Documents.

Daniel's mind raced as he tried to process his mother's words. He couldn't believe that she was. actually respecting his space and that she was actually asking for permission before coming

over.

"Well, it may not be a good time," he answered, and his mother's voice broke through his thoughts once more.

asked, her tone laced with anger. "Daniel! Are

words.

I am just being cautious,"

"She's hurt, and she

be moving around. But she

hat are you doing

about it, locking her in?"

he answered, and she went silent

Daniel," his mother scolded, her voice stern with disapproval. "How did I raise such a clueless

he could tell Anya was

rising with anger. "I can't just let her wander around and hurt herself. Especially when it

as though he wanted someone to

her tone softening slightly as she tried to reason

and guards flanking his wife, you would have thought she was a princess from the Joseon era. There are

at his intestines. He knew she was right. But it was hard for him to admit that he was scared. He was scared that if he looked away for a second, she

taken from him.

much he wanted to protect her. He could tell that she was

over instead of letting her stay alone

said.

mom," he answered. With a heavy sigh, Daniel ended the call and

the late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the living room of Shaina's small home. This was the home her

the couch, absently flipping through a magazine, her mind wandering to her daughters-one she'd raised and one she'd given up long ago. She had asked a detective to find out Anya's home. She had still

but

was shattered by the sudden slam

racing as her daughter Hazel

Hazel gasped, leaning against the

an instant, crossing the room to her daughter's side. "Hazel, what's wrong? What happened?" She guided the young

ago. when I told you

saved someone? But how is that

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