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."

his intense gaze, she shifted her

happened

by Jasper approaching them. Elio's words hung unfinished

mix of guilt and anxiety, Candice whispered, "Let's not talk about the past. It's all behind

detached to Elio. To him, she seemed like a woman merely curious about sex, impulsively exploring without any emotional

a hand on Candice's shoulder. "Candice, let's finish this movie with Uncle Elio, then head home. It's getting late,

Candice offered

His attention wasn't on the screen but

to escort Jasper and Candice to the door. He watched silently as Candice climbed into the car and waved

the spot without a word. Expressionless, he watched until the car vanished

for someone to accompany her

difficult for Elio to find any opportunity to get close to

he could hear his own stifling oppressive, dull breaths. His mind was a

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