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.

men don't

following you around," he said,

first stop was a high-end 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 eagerly

attendants greeted them warmly, eager to assist Anya with her shopping endeavors. They helped her select 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

she

Daniel followed Anya through the bustling mall, his eyes

move.

of obsession that gripped him as he watched

ears, drawing him in closer with each

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

and Daniel' went to a restaurant

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

her finger as she perused the menu. Daniel, impeccably attired in a tailored suit, leaned back in his chair, his posture

insistently in his pocket.

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

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

"Anya?"

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

tone clipped and cold. Annoyance flickered

eyes

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

Daniel had disappeared. "Actually, my husband is just taking a call. He'll be

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

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

narrowed. "Yes, husband. Is there a problem

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

moment, Anya's expression morphing from annoyance to outright disgust. "Are

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