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.

felt a surge of jealousy. Watching Elio and Candice together,

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

something comes up," Elio said, his voice devoid of emotion.

glanced back to bid farewell. "Michaela, I'm heading out now. I'll come see

her eyes shut,

glance and smirked with satisfaction. They both understood Michaela's strong-willed

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

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

...

the quiet of the night, the villa

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

showered and dressed in pajamas, Elio descended the stairs. He approached Candice and took the book

lifted her into his arms. She stiffened briefly before instinctively clinging

Time for bed," Elio

gone ahead,"

without you in

his words. She asked, "How did you ever