The Wrong Woman

Chapter 960



Michaela had a team of professional caregivers and rehabilitation therapists looking after her around the clock. Yet, Candice remained concerned about potential complications.

"Let me stay with you tonight, Michaela," Candice suggested.

In a gentle tone, Michaela reassured her. "It's fine, Candice. You should head home and get some rest. I'm in good hands here."

Fenna immediately nudged Josie and gave her a meaningful glance.

Taking the hint, Josie said, "Mrs. Hoffis, I have tomorrow off. How about I stay over tonight instead?"

Michaela glanced at Josie and pondered briefly before replying, "Sure, Josie, stay with me tonight. We have things in common."

Candice pursed her lips awkwardly and stayed quiet.

Growing frustrated with Michaela's behavior, which seemed increasingly out of line, Elio took Candice's hand and said, "The caregivers are here with Mom, so you don't have to spend the night at the hospital. I don't want you to wear yourself out."

Candice managed a faint smile in response.

of jealousy. Watching Elio and Candice together,

her eyes and murmured weakly, "I'm okay. You can

devoid of emotion. He then

bid farewell. "Michaela, I'm heading out now. I'll

eyes shut, Michaela remained

both understood Michaela's strong-willed nature,

sat side by side in the

them off, he dialed Mila, who was stationed far away on the

...

of the night, the

Candice sat on the living room couch, deeply absorbed in a thick medical book as she searched for rehabilitation techniques for lumbar issues. Her eyelids grew heavy as

just showered and dressed in pajamas, Elio descended the stairs. He approached Candice and

looked up at

el

closer and effortlessly lifted her into his arms. She stiffened briefly before instinctively clinging to his neck, her eyes widening in surprise as she gazed at his

for bed,"

could've gone

can't sleep without you in my arms,"

across her cheeks in response to his words. She asked, "How did you ever manage to sleep when you were

then, I didn't have anyone, so there was no one to miss. Now that I have you, even a moment apart makes my