The Wrong Woman

Chapter 849

Candice slipped into a new evening gown, touched up her makeup, and glided back into the banquet hall.

The ambiance inside remained lively and effervescent. Casually, she made her way to the side, and upon reaching the dining area; she selected her favorite dishes from the table.

Meanwhile, Michaela and Tristan approached the stage, each holding a wine glass. With a resonating voice, Tristan began, "Thank you, esteemed guests..."

Candice stole a glance at the duo on stage, observing their radiant smiles and eloquent words. These formalities and social graces were nothing new to her.

As the toasts circulated, she pondered whether to indulge in dessert tonight. However, thoughts of potential weight gain and skin issues held her back. Maintaining her appearance and figure mattered, which meant carefully considering her diet.

Opting against dessert, she settled for pumpkin soup instead.

After Tristan's speech of pleasantries concluded, Michaela's voice filled the room. "Tonight, I'd like to take this opportunity to share some joyful news. My son, Elio, will be engaged to Josie next month. We hope to see all of you there."

Hearing the announcement, Candice froze in place, her body going rigid, and the plate with food in her hand slipped, clattering onto the table. Despite the loud noise, it was drowned out by the enthusiastic applause from the crowd.

around her. A sharp

It hurt so much!

she slowly began to collect the scattered items. Her throat tightened and tears began welling up

away for two years, and now he was

been 12 long years, and perhaps it

a tear, ensuring no one

the age of ten, her feelings had evolved from innocent admiration to adolescent infatuation, and eventually to

was guarded closely by herself, fearful of

a forbidden love, one that could never be openly acknowledged or shared.

Candice?" came

up at the man beside her. It

noticed the redness in

hastily placed his wine glass down, gently cupping Candice's face. "What's wrong? Who upset you? Tell me, what happened? Did someone hurt our precious girl?"

truth and concealment. Sniffling nervously, she explained, "Hector,

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