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.

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 heavily, his frustration bubbling to

words.

cautious," Daniel

"She's hurt, and she

around. But she can't seem

hat are you doing

locking her in?" she

danger outside," he answered, and

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

felt a surge of defensiveness rise within him; he could tell Anya was pulling away from

anger. "I can't just let her wander around and hurt herself.

was as though he wanted

softening slightly as she tried to

Your obsessive brother has maids and guards flanking his wife, you would have thought she was a princess

was right. But it was hard for him to admit that he was scared. He was scared that if he looked

taken from him.

Anya locked away like some prisoner, no matter how much he wanted to protect her. He could tell that she was

instead of letting her stay alone

said.

a heavy sigh, Daniel ended the call and

Shaina's small home. This was

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

but

was shattered by the sudden slam of the

as her daughter Hazel burst into the

against the doorframe. "I'm

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

a deep breath, her words tumbling out in a rush. "Remember a few nights ago. when I told you

confusion. "You saved

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