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.

you won't

"Why?" he asked.

men don't like shopping,"

around," he

Anya had

sight of the elegant displays and luxurious fabrics. Spotting a particular brand she had

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

that she was

Anya through the bustling mall, his eyes remained fixated on

move.

as he watched

to his ears, drawing him in closer with

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

Daniel' went to a restaurant to

glow of chandeliers casts a warm light over the elegant restaurant, its atmosphere a blend of quiet conversation and the gentle clink of fine china. At a corner table, partially

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 their

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

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

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

"Anya?"

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

"Anya acknowledged, her tone clipped and cold. Annoyance flickered

eyes

the corners of his mouth."

just taking a call. He'll be back any moment.

chair he had vacated and sat down.

word seemed to

eyes narrowed. "Yes, husband. Is there a problem with

whisper. "Are

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

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