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.

head, a bashful smile playing on her lips. Her hands instinctively covered her

joy, she rushed to the bed, happily wrapping herself in the blanket and spinning

never shown any signs of affection or fondness before. "I want to

surged with

at the office with an abundance of candies and cookies

was evident as they marveled

else could you

dollars per piece. And these nut

of dollars by sharing these so generously," chimed in a third

candies in her hand. "I still have plenty at

astonishment. "Who

fiancé," Candice admitted with a shy

they're engagement

reached for Candice's hand. "Oh my goodness, Candice, you're

gentle smile gracing her lips. "Yes, he gave

Is it someone

bashful to disclose Elio's identity, Candice simply smiled and shook

he chose such luxurious treats for your family." Candice offered a

of engagement gifts sent by

and the priceless antiques he bestowed that truly radiated

joy as everyone extended their well wishes

Candice decided to give the remaining treats to

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