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.

she collapsed onto the sofa, feeling

glass of warm water and handed it to her. "Take a hot bath

the glass and then expressed her

took a sip of

across from her and then looked at her intensely. He asked gently, "Are you able to

fear. Also, he knew she didn't have the courage

about because she knew she would have nightmares, so she

moment

said, "Can you keep this

don't want my family to know

them to worry."

Elio nodded.

and sleep with her," Candice

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

same room

Candice was stunned. She stared at him in surprise as her heart pounded. After a long pause, she finally

He teased, "If you don't mind, we

she choked when she heard his words. She