Chapter 32: A target on her back

As Daniel was driven to his father’s house, he called the ship to ask if Anya was still there.   “She asked for a boat to take her ashore, sir,” the captain answered. Daniel sighed in relief before feeling uncomfortable.   “How did she seem?” Daniel asked.   “Sir?” the captain asked in confusion.   “Did she seem angry?” Daniel asked.   “I don’t think so, sir,” the captain answered. After that call, Daniel seemed more uncomfortable. He was not sure what was going through her mind. He had left her there. In anger, now he regretted it when she did not seem offended.   Won’t a woman be offended if her husband leaves her behind? Daniel looked at his phone. She had not called him at all.   A mansion soon came into view as the driver drove to a stop in front of the large front door. Daniel did not step out of the car immediately, but took out his phone and called the butler.   “Sir,” he heard Mr. Lenny answer.   “Are you back from your holiday, Lenny?” Daniel asked.   “Yes