The Wrong Woman

Candice's eyes glistened with tears as she panicked.

The scent of Elio's clothes was soothing and comforting. She felt very thankful.

She choked out, "E-Elio, thank you."

Elio bent down to carry her up. He murmured lightly, "I'm sorry. I didn't protect you well and I got here late too. You must be scared." Leaning against Elio's solid chest, Candice felt an overwhelming sense of safety as his warmth calmed her down.

As she looked up, she saw his Adam's apple was close to her face. With her cheek flushing, her heart raced as she breathed heavily.

Although she was still in a state of shock, she felt shy for some reason.

When they left the house, numerous police cars were at the entrance.

Sean stayed behind to handle the scene while Elio took her straight to the hospital.

After the doctor treated the rope burns on her wrists, a psychologist was brought in to help her cope with the terrifying experience. Luckily, her fear slowly disappeared and she began to feel better. She felt grateful to be alive.

At around 1:00 am, Elio escorted Candice back to the hotel.

weak that she collapsed onto the sofa, feeling as if

water and handed it to her. "Take a hot bath before you get some

glass and then expressed her gratitude,

slowly took a sip of the

looked at her intensely. He asked gently, "Are

her fear. Also, he knew

what Candice was worried about because she knew she would have nightmares, so she didn't want to sleep

moment of

you keep this

family to know I was in danger

to

Elio nodded.

to Ms. Lloyd's room and

wall in a tangle, she continued, "But at this hour, I'd be

in the same room

as her heart pounded. After a long pause, she finally asked, "You...

Elio nodded. He teased, "If you don't mind, we can

about to take another sip of water, she choked when she heard his words. She covered her mouth as she