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

"Why?" he asked.

heard men don't like shopping,"

around," he said, and

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

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

on several different pieces, twirling in front of the

that she

Anya through the bustling mall,

move.

of obsession that gripped him as he watched her navigate the shops with an

laughter was like music to his ears, drawing him in closer with

this way with his ex-wife. He was not

went to a restaurant to

elegant restaurant, its atmosphere a blend of quiet conversation and the gentle clink of fine china. At a corner table, partially secluded

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, his posture relaxed yet commanding. The subtle glint in his eyes as he gazed at his wife spoke volumes

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

take this, baby," he said, his voice low and smooth. "I'll

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 still fixed on the

"Anya?"

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

cold. Annoyance flickered across her features as she

eyes

the corners of his mouth." It's been a while.

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

the chair he had vacated and sat

creasing his brow. The word seemed to

"Yes, husband. Is

urgent whisper. "Are you... Are you

moment, Anya's expression morphing from annoyance to outright disgust. "Are you mad?" she hissed,

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