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.

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

weakly,

his voice devoid of emotion. He then took Candice's hand and led her

farewell. "Michaela, I'm heading

eyes shut, Michaela

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

sat side by side in the back seat, holding

them off, he dialed Mila, who was stationed far away on the frontier, to update her on the

...

the quiet of the night, the

thick medical book as she searched for rehabilitation

Elio descended the stairs. He approached Candice and took the

his arms. She stiffened briefly before instinctively clinging to his neck, her eyes widening in surprise as she gazed at his handsome face.

for bed," Elio said

could've gone ahead,"

can't sleep without you in my

warmth spreading across her cheeks in response to his words. She asked,