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.

you won't regret it,"

"Why?" he asked.

don't like shopping,"

around," he said, and she turned

high-end boutique that Anya had always admired from afar but could never

at the sight of the elegant displays and luxurious fabrics. Spotting

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 sidelines, his gaze fixed on Anya with a mixture of obsession and affection. He couldn't

she

mall, his

move.

him as he watched her navigate

to his ears, drawing him in closer with each

was

Daniel' went to a restaurant

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. The couple exuded an air of

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

his pocket. He frowned slightly, glancing at the

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

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?"

herself before looking up. There, standing beside her table, was

clipped and cold. Annoyance

eyes

at the corners of his mouth." It's been a while. Mind if I join

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

pulled out the chair he had vacated and sat down. His actions only served to increase Anya's

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

narrowed. "Yes, husband. Is there

urgent whisper. "Are you... Are

in the air for a moment, Anya's expression morphing from annoyance to outright disgust. "Are you mad?" she hissed, mindful of

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