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 to the surface as he struggled

words.

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

"She's hurt, and she

But she can't seem to stay

hat are you doing

locking her in?"

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

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

felt a surge of defensiveness rise within 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 just let her wander around and

he wanted someone to shout

throat, her tone softening slightly as she tried

would have thought she was

guilt tug 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

taken from him.

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 said, I will think of

instead of letting her stay alone in that house,"

said.

mom," he answered. With a heavy sigh, Daniel ended the call and turned to Anya, who was still engrossed

afternoon sun cast long shadows across the living room of Shaina's small home. This was the home her late husband left her. It was close to the orchard, so she came by a

on 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 been waiting for a reply. The wait was irritating her, she knew that

but

the sudden slam of the front

heart racing as her daughter Hazel burst

the

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

took a deep breath, her words tumbling out in a rush. "Remember 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