The Wrong Woman

Chapter 895

The conversation dwindled into another round of silence. To bridge the emotional gap, Elio tried to change the subject.

"Are you facing any challenges at work?" he asked.

Suddenly reminded of the layoffs, Candice turned to face him, her voice tinged with anxiety. "Is the company planning to lay anyone off?"

A gentle smile finally crossed Elio's face the moment she met his gaze. "You don't have to worry. You're not on the list."

"What about my friend, Vanessa Yates? Can you make sure she's safe, too?"

"Vanessa Yates?" Elio echoed.

Candice nodded in response.

"Okay, I'll make a note of it."

you," said Candice. Overwhelmed by his intense gaze, she shifted

what happened last time,

off by Jasper approaching them. Elio's words hung unfinished in the

"Let's not talk about the past. It's all behind us

might overhear their conversation. Yet, her words came across as cold and detached to Elio. To him, she seemed like a woman merely curious about

shoulder. "Candice, let's finish this movie with Uncle Elio, then head home. It's

offered a faint

as the movie played on. His attention wasn't on

he stood up to escort Jasper and Candice to the door. He watched silently

Expressionless, he watched until the car vanished from his sight. His heart felt empty, as hollow as

for someone to accompany

get close to her. He entered his villa with a heavy heart and closed the door behind

own stifling oppressive, dull breaths. His mind

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