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

about what happened

by Jasper approaching them. Elio's words hung

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

conversation. Yet, her words came across as cold and detached to Elio. To him, she seemed like

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

offered a faint

the movie played on. His attention wasn't on the screen but on the

to leave, he stood up to escort Jasper and Candice to the

watched until

someone to accompany her everywhere, and she was

made it incredibly difficult for Elio to find any opportunity to get close to her. He entered his villa with a heavy

he could hear his own stifling oppressive, dull breaths. His mind was a blank canvas. After a moment

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