The Wrong Woman

Chapter 883

There was a persistent knock on the door.

Unwilling to respond, Elio remained motionless. His gaze was desolate and distant. It was as if he was lost in another world.

It wasn't until the knocking ceased and Mila's voice came to his ears that he snapped back to reality.

"Elio, it's me, Wanda."

Although Mila was rarely home, she held a warm and kind image in Elio's heart. He found those affections he lacked from Michaela in Mila.

Shaken from his thoughts, Elio got to his feet and turned the portrait around before heading to the door.

As the door was opened, Mila noticed his somber expression and lifeless gaze. She felt a pang of sympathy.

"Wanda, do you need something?" Elio asked.

Mila's eyes crinkled into a smile as she asked softly, "May I come in and sit for a while?"

Elio hesitated briefly, then opened the door wider. "Come in."

Mila stepped into the spacious room. Despite the brightness of the lights, the atmosphere felt dull and cold. There was a large bed, a row of cabinets, and a couch, all in subdued, cool tones that mirrored Elio's personality.

on Candice. She was like a ray of sunshine-warm and radiant,

the portrait, now facing the floor. She offered a faint smile and patted the spot beside her. "Elio, come sit with me." Elio

him from head to toe. He was young, handsome, wealthy, and five years older than Candice. Despite his less-than-charming personality, Elio was a

upbringing under Michaela and shaped him into the man he was

you want to talk about

are here for your

responded icily,

has already sent out the invitations and told everyone in our

his gaze turning

she's determined to push you

scornful smirk crossed Elio's

frowned in concern. "Why aren't you

to do if she was behind Candice's close call overseas. Should I have her arrested? Cut ties with her? Or

"What happened

now,

in relief and said firmly, "Mom truly adores Candice. She treats her like her own

smiled gently. "You have

surprise, his eyes reflecting

me that look. Mom spilled the

confirmed nor denied it. Instead, he leaned back on the couch and stared blankly at the

his hesitation,

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