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 regret it," she

"Why?" he asked.

don't

like following you around," he

boutique that Anya had always admired from afar but

elegant displays and luxurious fabrics. Spotting a particular brand

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 sidelines, his gaze fixed on Anya with a mixture of obsession and affection. He couldn't help but marvel at her beauty,

she

bustling mall, his eyes remained fixated

move.

him as he watched her navigate the shops with an

ears, drawing him in closer with each

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

shopping, Anya and Daniel' went to a

its atmosphere a blend of quiet conversation and the gentle clink of fine china. At a corner table, partially secluded from the other diners, sat Anya and Daniel Shaw.

perused the menu. Daniel, impeccably attired in a tailored suit,

Daniel's phone buzzed insistently in his pocket. He frowned

his voice low and smooth. "I'll only be a

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?"

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

Annoyance flickered across her features as she regarded

eyes

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

my husband is just taking a

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

word seemed to leave a

Is there

whisper. "Are you... Are you being forced to

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

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