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.

you won't regret it," she

"Why?" he asked.

heard men don't like

you around," he said, and she turned

stop was a high-end boutique that Anya had always admired from afar but

of the elegant displays and luxurious fabrics. Spotting a particular brand she had long coveted, she eagerly dragged Daniel

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

she was

followed Anya through the bustling mall, his eyes remained fixated

move.

obsession that gripped him as he watched her

ears, drawing him in closer with

never felt this way with his ex-wife. He was not sure why he

went to

china. At a corner table, partially secluded from

twirled a strand of her dark hair around her finger as she perused the menu. Daniel, impeccably attired in a tailored suit, leaned back in his chair, his posture relaxed yet commanding. The subtle glint in

approached to take their order, Daniel's phone buzzed insistently in his pocket. He frowned slightly, glancing at the

take this, baby," he said, his voice

menu, savoring the brief

"Anya?"

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

clipped and cold. Annoyance flickered across her features as

eyes

the corners of his mouth." It's been a while. Mind if I join

just taking a call. He'll be back any moment. Perhaps

Vincent pulled out the chair he had vacated and sat down. His actions only served to

his brow. The word seemed to

Is

urgent whisper. "Are you... Are

a moment, Anya's expression morphing from annoyance to outright

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