The Wrong Woman

Chapter 898

"Thank you," Rick said to Elio and Candice as they walked away. "I'll arrange for the delivery right away."

Elio led Candice outside to the quiet street of the garden center. He turned to face her with frustration in his eyes.

Candice's heart pounded as she sensed his irritation. She swallowed hard, staring at him.

With his frustration barely contained, Elio lowered his voice. "Candice, let me make this clear one last time. I'm Jasper's uncle, not yours. I have no familial connection to your parents. Do you understand?" Confused by his upset tone, Candice quickly apologized, "I'm sorry. I understand now. It won't happen again."

Elio sighed, his expression softening as he gazed at her, who stared back at him. For a moment, an unusual connection seemed to spark between them.

Summoning her courage, Candice asked, "Elio, are you and Josie truly not together?"

"No," Elio replied.

Candice's heart pounded as she continued, "Do you have a girlfriend?"

"No."

wave of joy surged through Candice, and she bit her lip to hold back

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lowering her head to hide

to ask about Elio's thoughts when they slept together. However, she decided against it, finding the topic too awkward. She thought men and women were different, after all. Sometimes, loneliness and desire might lead a man to seek physical comfort

Hillside Villa. The truck

Candice's direction. Once everything was in place,

once cold, empty home now looked like a

handiwork, His emotions were plain to see, reflected in

work with a frown of concern. She turned to Elo and said awkwardly, "I'm sorry, Elio. I might

looks great," Elio responded with a

lit up with a smile at his praise. "Really? You truly

hum of acknowledgment. Then, gesturing toward the dining table, he added, "Dinner's ready.

and hesitated. She was mostly concerned about the

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