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.

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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,"

"Why?" he asked.

don't

he said, and

boutique that Anya had always admired from afar but could

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

front of the mirror as she assessed each one. Meanwhile, Daniel watched from

she was

mall, his eyes remained

move.

sense of obsession that gripped him as he watched her

like music to his ears,

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

Anya and Daniel' went to a restaurant to

atmosphere a blend of quiet conversation and the gentle clink of fine china. At a corner table,

sleek black dress that accentuated her curves, idly 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,

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

he said, his

and purposeful. She turned her attention back to the menu, savoring the brief moment of solitude. However, her peace was short-lived.

"Anya?"

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

"Anya acknowledged, her tone clipped and cold. Annoyance flickered across her features as she

eyes

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

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

had vacated and sat down. His actions only served to increase

a frown creasing his brow. The word seemed to leave

"Yes, husband. Is there a problem with

whisper.

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

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