The Wrong Woman

After their kiss, Candice found herself breathless.

Reluctantly, Elio withdrew from her tender lips, their foreheads meeting as they exchanged heavy, tangled breaths.

The atmosphere in the room grew charged, infused with an undeniable sense of desire.

Feeling shy and overwhelmed, Candice lowered her eyes, unable to muster the courage to meet Elio's intense gaze.

"I should go now," Elio broke the silence, his voice barely above a whisper.

"Okay," Candice replied softly.

"Perhaps if you find the time, you should come and see me more often," Elio murmured gently.

Candice felt a pang of confusion. Why was it up to her to initiate their dates?

"Can't you be the one to come visit me?" Candice whispered.

Elio suppressed a smile, his lips curling slightly. "I could. It's just that your family is always around, and your office is quite busy."

Candice now understood his implication. He preferred meeting in private, either in his office or at home.

In a gentle tone, she replied, "Sure."

With a knowing smile, Elio gently caressed her cheek before stepping out and carefully closing the door behind him.

a bashful smile playing on her lips. Her hands instinctively covered her mouth as she struggled to stifle her

rushed to the bed, happily wrapping herself in the blanket

her, especially since he had never shown any signs of affection or fondness before. "I want to marry you. I want

heart surged with excitement, the

with an abundance of candies and cookies to share with her

as they marveled at the luxurious treats

How else could you afford these extravagant

dollars per piece. And these nut chocolate cookies? A tiny

thousands of dollars by sharing these so generously,"

the candies in her hand. "I still have plenty at home. They were gifts from someone

in astonishment.

admitted with a shy

so they're

reached for Candice's hand. "Oh

smile gracing her lips.

it

disclose Elio's identity, Candice simply

the candies in hand, Vanessa exclaimed, "He certainly didn't hold back! I'm amazed he chose such luxurious treats for your family." Candice offered a soft smile, hesitant to reveal the

engagement gifts sent by Elio, these candies

priceless antiques he bestowed that truly radiated

office buzzed with joy as everyone extended their well

a surplus of candies on hand, Candice decided to give the remaining treats to Vanessa, who

outside the door, announcing, "Candice, there's someone here to see