The Billionaire's Mistake

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.

not a good time. You are afraid I will find out you have Anya trapped at home, right?" his mother asked, her tone laced with anger. "Daniel! Are you trying to suffocate her?" Daniel sighed

words.

being cautious," Daniel

"She's hurt, and she

moving around. But she

hat are you doing

it, locking her in?"

is in danger outside," he answered, and

Daniel," his mother scolded, her voice

him; he could tell Anya was pulling away from him,

else am I supposed to do?" Daniel argued, his voice rising with anger. "I can't

was as though he wanted someone to shout

mother cleared her throat, her tone softening slightly as she

go out get her bodyguards. Your obsessive brother has maids and guards flanking his wife, you would have thought she was a princess from the Joseon era. There are many ways to deal with this," his mother suggested, her voice gentle but firm. "You can't just confine her to the house like that. It's not fair to

tug at his intestines. He knew she was right. But it was hard for him to admit that he was scared. He

taken from him.

was getting frustrated, and this could lead to her sneaking out alone. Something he feared even more. "Okay," he said, I

over instead of letting her stay alone in that

said.

ended the call

of Shaina's small home. This was the home her late

she'd raised and one she'd given up long ago. She had asked a detective to find out Anya's home.

but

by the sudden

her daughter Hazel burst into the room, chest heaving,

the doorframe.

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

a few nights ago. when I told you I was working late? I lied. I saved a man's life

saved someone? But how is