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.

right?" his mother asked, her tone laced with anger. "Daniel! Are you trying to suffocate her?" Daniel sighed heavily, his frustration bubbling

words.

being cautious,"

"She's hurt, and she

But she can't seem to

hat are you doing

about it, locking her

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

her voice stern with disapproval. "How did

surge of defensiveness rise within him; he could tell Anya was

voice rising with anger. "I can't just let her wander around

though he

tone softening slightly as she tried to reason

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

But it was hard for him

taken from him.

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 he feared even more. "Okay," he

instead of letting her stay alone in that house," his

said.

With a heavy sigh, Daniel ended the call and

This was the home her late

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

but

by the sudden slam of

snapped up, her heart racing as her daughter Hazel burst into the room, chest heaving,

the doorframe. "I'm in trouble.

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

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

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