The Wrong Woman

Elio's deep voice softly pronounced her name. "Candice."

Perplexed, Candice responded, "Yes?"

"Candice," he called out once more.

"I'm here, right beside you. What's wrong?" Candice replied patiently.

"Candice, Candice..." Elio's voice grew heavier, infused with a sense of desolation. As he continued, his eyes reddened further, his gaze gradually drifting away. Observing Elio's condition, Candice felt utterly bewildered.

She had been by his side the whole time, so why was he repeatedly calling her name without providing any further explanation?

Was he intoxicated?

With a bitter twist to his lips, Elio struggled to speak, his words slow and labored. "Ca... Can... dice."

Concern etched on her face, Candice leaned closer. Meeting his gaze, she reassured him. "I'm here."

Elio stole a glance at her, offering a faint smile before reclining further back on the sofa. With his eyes closed, he murmured, "You've intruded into my dreams once more." "What?" Candice couldn't quite grasp his meaning. Intrigued, she leaned in closer and asked, "Elio, what are you trying to tell me?"

"Candice."

"Why do you keep calling my name? Just tell me what's on your mind!" Candice urged, growing impatient.

"C... an... dice."

as she exclaimed, "You're seriously drunk!" before quickly retreating into the bedroom. With urgency, she grabbed her phone and dialed Sean's number. Sean

Candice as she began, "I apologize for disturbing you, Mr. Lowe, but it appears

living room with his clothing soaked through. I'm genuinely worried he might

is drunk?" Sean

he managed to become intoxicated and still not changed out of his wet attire? With

changing out of his wet clothes. Could

Sean assured, swiftly abandoning his bed and rushing

chimed, Candice hurried to answer

greeted by the sight of Elio still clad in his soaked garments.

draped an arm around Elio's shoulders, guiding him toward

aside, Candice joined in, taking hold of Elio's

assisted Elio into his room

Sean straightened up, he couldn't help but exchange

end up so intoxicated and drenched?

sentiments, he was aware that disclosing even a hint of

and Candice was intricate, with

his own considerations-matters that Sean wasn't at liberty to

mind stepping out for a moment? I'll assist Mr. Hoffis in changing