The Wrong Woman

Elio's deep voice softly pronounced her name. "Candice."

Perplexed, Candice responded, "Yes?"

"Candice," he called out once more.

"I'm here, right beside you. What's wrong?" Candice replied patiently.

"Candice, Candice..." Elio's voice grew heavier, infused with a sense of desolation. As he continued, his eyes reddened further, his gaze gradually drifting away. Observing Elio's condition, Candice felt utterly bewildered.

She had been by his side the whole time, so why was he repeatedly calling her name without providing any further explanation?

Was he intoxicated?

With a bitter twist to his lips, Elio struggled to speak, his words slow and labored. "Ca... Can... dice."

Concern etched on her face, Candice leaned closer. Meeting his gaze, she reassured him. "I'm here."

Elio stole a glance at her, offering a faint smile before reclining further back on the sofa. With his eyes closed, he murmured, "You've intruded into my dreams once more." "What?" Candice couldn't quite grasp his meaning. Intrigued, she leaned in closer and asked, "Elio, what are you trying to tell me?"

"Candice."

"Why do you keep calling my name? Just tell me what's on your mind!" Candice urged, growing impatient.

"C... an... dice."

retreating into the bedroom. With urgency, she grabbed her phone and

for disturbing you, Mr. Lowe, but it appears that Mr. Hoffis

clothing soaked through. I'm genuinely worried he might become

Hoffis is drunk?" Sean exclaimed, caught

become intoxicated and still not changed out of his wet attire? With a touch of apprehension, Candice elaborated, "Yes, once

has muddled his thoughts, and I doubt he'll even bother changing out of his

I'll head over right away," Sean assured, swiftly abandoning

Candice hurried to

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Sean was greeted

sight of Elio

Witnessing his inebriated

compassion.

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gently, he draped an arm around Elio's shoulders, guiding him

phone aside, Candice joined in, taking

into his room and carefully laid him

couldn't help but exchange

banquet? How did he end up so intoxicated and drenched? Didn't he have

he was aware that disclosing even a hint of

the relationship between Elio and Candice was intricate, with hardly

Elio had his own considerations-matters that Sean wasn't