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.

hope you won't regret it," she

"Why?" he asked.

heard men don't like

following you around," he said, and

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

the store, Anya's eyes lit up with excitement at the sight of the elegant displays and luxurious fabrics. Spotting a particular brand she had long coveted,

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 marvel at

that she was

through the bustling mall, his eyes

move.

gripped him as he watched her navigate

ears, drawing him in closer with

He was not sure why he was this way

Daniel' went to a

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

a strand of her dark hair around her finger as she perused the menu. Daniel, impeccably attired in

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

need to take this, baby," he said, his voice low

watching as Daniel stood and made his way towards the restaurant's entrance, his movements fluid 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 to pause, her eyes

"Anya?"

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

cold. Annoyance flickered across her

eyes

lit up at her response, a tentative smile playing at the corners of his mouth." It's been a while. Mind if

gaze flicked towards the entrance where Daniel had disappeared. "Actually, my husband is just taking a call. He'll be back any moment. Perhaps it's best if you

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

his brow. The word seemed to

Is there a problem with

an urgent whisper. "Are you... Are

in the air for a moment, Anya's expression morphing from annoyance to outright disgust. "Are you mad?"

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