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.

that she collapsed onto the sofa, feeling as if she had

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

the glass and then expressed her

took a sip

at her intensely. He asked gently, "Are

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

she knew she would have nightmares, so she didn't

moment

said, "Can you keep

want my family to know I was in danger abroad I

to

Elio nodded.

and sleep with her,"

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

same

her heart pounded. After a

you don't mind, we can even share

as Candice was about to take another sip of water, she choked