The Wrong Woman

Chapter 960



Michaela had a team of professional caregivers and rehabilitation therapists looking after her around the clock. Yet, Candice remained concerned about potential complications.

"Let me stay with you tonight, Michaela," Candice suggested.

In a gentle tone, Michaela reassured her. "It's fine, Candice. You should head home and get some rest. I'm in good hands here."

Fenna immediately nudged Josie and gave her a meaningful glance.

Taking the hint, Josie said, "Mrs. Hoffis, I have tomorrow off. How about I stay over tonight instead?"

Michaela glanced at Josie and pondered briefly before replying, "Sure, Josie, stay with me tonight. We have things in common."

Candice pursed her lips awkwardly and stayed quiet.

Growing frustrated with Michaela's behavior, which seemed increasingly out of line, Elio took Candice's hand and said, "The caregivers are here with Mom, so you don't have to spend the night at the hospital. I don't want you to wear yourself out."

Candice managed a faint smile in response.

surge of jealousy. Watching Elio and Candice together, she clenched

closed her eyes and murmured weakly, "I'm okay. You can

voice devoid of emotion.

heading out now.

eyes shut, Michaela

exchanged a knowing glance and smirked with satisfaction. They both understood Michaela's strong-willed nature, so ensuring her backing

Candice and Elio home. The pair sat side by side in the back seat,

far away on the frontier, to update her on the family's current

...

the quiet of the night, the villa

Candice sat on the living room couch, deeply absorbed in a thick medical book as she searched for rehabilitation techniques for lumbar issues. Her eyelids grew heavy as time passed,

pajamas, Elio descended the stairs. He approached Candice and took

looked up at him, who leaned closer and effortlessly lifted her into his arms. She stiffened briefly before instinctively clinging to his neck, her eyes widening

for bed," Elio

gone

can't sleep without you in my

spreading across her cheeks in response to his words. She