The wrong Woman novel by Ginny Not Genie novel 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.

"Okay, I'll make a note of it."

"Thank you," said Candice. Overwhelmed by his intense gaze, she shifted her gaze to the television.

"Candice, about what happened last time, we—"

He was cut off by Jasper approaching them. Elio's words hung unfinished in the air.

Feeling a mix of guilt and anxiety, Candice whispered, "Let's not talk about the past. It's all behind us now."

She was afraid that Jasper might overhear their conversation. Yet, her words came across as cold and detached to Elio. To him, she seemed like a woman merely curious about sex, impulsively exploring without any emotional attachment or thoughts of the future.

Jasper sank 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 and grandpa to worry about you."