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 regret

"Why?" he asked.

men don't like shopping," she

around," he said, and

stop was a high-end boutique that Anya had always admired from afar but

store, Anya's eyes lit up with excitement at the sight of the elegant displays and luxurious fabrics. Spotting a particular brand she had long coveted,

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

she

Daniel followed Anya through the bustling mall, his eyes

move.

an undeniable sense of obsession that gripped him as he watched her navigate the shops

ears, drawing

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

shopping, Anya and Daniel' went to a restaurant to

fine china. At a corner table, partially secluded from the

a sleek 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.

approached to take their order, Daniel's phone buzzed insistently in his pocket. He

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

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 of the restaurant, causing Anya to pause, her eyes still fixed

"Anya?"

standing beside her table, was Vincent, her

tone clipped and cold. Annoyance flickered across

eyes

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

towards the entrance where Daniel had disappeared. "Actually, my husband is just taking a

Vincent pulled out the chair he had vacated and

word seemed to leave a bitter

eyes narrowed. "Yes, husband. Is there

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

annoyance to outright disgust.

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