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.

won't

"Why?" he asked.

heard men don't like

like following you around," he said, and she turned

high-end boutique that Anya had always admired from afar

eyes lit up with excitement at the sight of the elegant displays and luxurious fabrics. Spotting a particular brand she had long coveted, she eagerly dragged Daniel over to browse

their expert advice on style and fit. Anya tried on several different pieces, twirling in front of the mirror

she was

mall, his eyes remained fixated

move.

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

his ears, drawing

way with his ex-wife. He was not sure why

Anya and Daniel' went to

quiet conversation and the gentle clink of fine china. At a corner table, partially secluded

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 about

in his pocket. He frowned

this, baby," he said, his voice low

attention back to the menu, savoring the brief

"Anya?"

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

tone clipped and cold. Annoyance flickered across her features as

eyes

a tentative smile playing at the corners of his mouth." It's been

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

vacated and sat down. His actions only served to increase

The word seemed to leave a bitter taste in

"Yes, husband. Is there

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

expression morphing from annoyance to outright disgust. "Are you mad?"

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