MISTAKE 125

Chapter 125: Meeting the Ex

Daniel knew that his feelings for Anya could be seen as a weakness. He was not this in love with Helen. It felt like a drug. If something happened to her, he could die. Even worse, the thought of her slipping away, of losing her to someone else, was enough to send a shiver down his spine. His grip on her hand tightened.

As the car continued its journey, Daniel's eyes remained locked on Anya, his mind consumed by thoughts of her.

His eyes made her uncomfortable.

"What?" Anya asked.

"I suddenly want to take you back to the hotel," he said.

When she got the meaning of his words, she turned red in the face.

"Behave," she warned him.

"Then let me take you shopping. Did you not complain last time that shopping from home was not really shopping?" he asked.

They soon arrived at a mall. Since Appletown was a tourist location, it had large malls.

As Daniel and Anya made their way through the mall, the bustling atmosphere filled Anya

with excitement.

THE

She couldn't remember the last time she had been out shopping.

When Daniel jokingly mentioned owing her a shopping spree, Anya initially hesitated.

She didn't want to burden him with unnecessary expenses, especially considering the circumstances. However, the thought of browsing through racks of clothes and trying on different outfits was too tempting to resist. With a grateful smile, she accepted his.

won't regret it,"

"Why?" he asked.

men don't

he said, and

boutique that Anya had always admired from afar but could never

at the sight of the elegant displays and luxurious fabrics. Spotting a particular brand she had long coveted, she

various outfits, offering their expert advice on style and fit. Anya tried on several different pieces, twirling in front of the mirror as she assessed each one. Meanwhile, Daniel watched from the sidelines, his gaze fixed on Anya with a mixture of obsession and affection. He couldn't help but

she was

through the bustling mall, his eyes remained fixated on her

move.

as he watched her navigate the

music to his ears, drawing him in closer with each

his ex-wife. He was not sure why he was this way with

Anya and Daniel' went to

its atmosphere a blend of quiet conversation and the gentle clink of fine china. At a corner table, partially secluded from the other diners, sat Anya and Daniel Shaw. The couple exuded an air of refined power, drawing subtle glances from

in a tailored suit, leaned back in his chair, his posture

in his pocket. He frowned slightly, glancing at

baby," he said, his voice low and smooth. "I'll only be

and purposeful. She turned her attention back to the menu, savoring the brief moment of solitude. However, her peace was short-lived. A familiar voice cut through the ambient noise of the restaurant, causing

"Anya?"

herself before looking up. There, standing beside her table, was Vincent, her ex-boyfriend. His presence was unexpected

tone clipped and cold. Annoyance flickered

eyes

smile playing at the corners of his mouth."

"Actually, my husband is just taking a call. He'll be back any moment. Perhaps

vacated

repeated, a frown creasing his brow. The word seemed to leave a bitter taste in

Is there

his voice dropping to an urgent whisper. "Are you... Are you being

morphing from annoyance to outright disgust. "Are you mad?" she hissed, mindful of the other diners

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