The Wrong Woman

Chapter 895

The conversation dwindled into another round of silence. To bridge the emotional gap, Elio tried to change the subject.

"Are you facing any challenges at work?" he asked.

Suddenly reminded of the layoffs, Candice turned to face him, her voice tinged with anxiety. "Is the company planning to lay anyone off?"

A gentle smile finally crossed Elio's face the moment she met his gaze. "You don't have to worry. You're not on the list."

"What about my friend, Vanessa Yates? Can you make sure she's safe, too?"

"Vanessa Yates?" Elio echoed.

Candice nodded in response.

a note of

Candice. Overwhelmed by his intense gaze, she shifted her gaze to

about what happened last time,

them. Elio's words hung

a mix of guilt and anxiety, Candice whispered, "Let's not talk about the past.

that Jasper might overhear their conversation. Yet, her words came across as cold and detached to Elio. To him, she seemed

into the seat between them, placing a hand on Candice's shoulder. "Candice, let's finish this movie with Uncle Elio, then head home. It's getting late, and I don't want grandma

offered a

played on. His attention wasn't on the screen but

to the

to the spot without a word. Expressionless, he watched until the

never alone. They arranged for someone to accompany her everywhere,

to her. He entered his

The silence was so profound that he could hear his own stifling oppressive, dull breaths. His mind was a blank canvas. After

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