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."

"You're seriously drunk!" before quickly retreating into the bedroom. With urgency, she

"I apologize for disturbing you, Mr. Lowe, but it appears that

clothing soaked

Hoffis is drunk?"

off at the hotel just a short while ago? How had he managed to become intoxicated and still not changed out of his wet attire? With a touch of apprehension, Candice elaborated, "Yes, once he

I doubt he'll even bother changing out of his wet clothes. Could you please come over and lend a

right away," Sean assured, swiftly abandoning his

chimed, Candice hurried

greeted by the sight of Elio still clad

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

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

by Sean, they assisted Elio into his room and carefully laid him down on the spacious

he couldn't help but exchange a

he end up so intoxicated and drenched? Didn't he

Elio's sentiments, he was aware that disclosing even a hint of

the relationship between Elio and Candice was

own considerations-matters that Sean wasn't at

around Candice's inquiry, Sean respectfully proposed, "Ms Candice, would you mind stepping out for a moment? I'll assist Mr. Hoffis in changing out of his