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

words.

am not. I am just being cautious," Daniel admitted, his voice tight with

"She's hurt, and she

moving around. But she

hat are you doing

about it, locking her in?"

she is in danger outside," he answered, and she went

in, Daniel," his mother scolded, her voice stern with disapproval. "How

him; he could tell

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

though he wanted

throat, her tone softening slightly as she tried to reason

she was a princess from the Joseon era. There are many ways to deal with this,"

hard for him to admit that he was scared. He was

taken from him.

some prisoner, no matter how much he wanted to protect her. He could tell that she was getting frustrated, and this could lead to her sneaking out alone. Something

time to bring her over instead of letting her stay alone in that house," his

said.

sigh, Daniel ended the call and turned to Anya, who was still

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

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 been waiting for a

but

the sudden slam of

daughter Hazel burst into the room, chest heaving, eyes wild with

the

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

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

brow furrowed in confusion. "You saved someone? But how is that

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