The Wrong Woman

Chapter 931

The morning light flooded the balcony, filling the room with warmth.

Candice slowly woke up from her sleep.

As she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was the handsome face that had haunted her dreams throughout her youth.

The man was lying on his side. He was fast asleep next to her with his face facing her.

She blinked, feeling like she was dreaming. How was it possible that she would wake up to find Elio beside her?

She thought she was still dreaming, so she closed her eyes to adjust. After opening her eyes again, she found that the man in front of her was real.

She recalled that she was at the Campbell Residence last night. After welcoming Mervyn back and having a few drinks, she drunkenly fell asleep.

Drunk?

Candice suddenly realized that she had indeed gotten drunk, but why was she in Elio's bed right now? How did she end up here? Who had brought her to Elio's house?

The more she thought about it, the more nervous she became. She felt restless and uneasy for some reason.

She reached out from under the blanket as she wanted to touch Elio's face, but she hesitated. She lightly traced his brow, down the bridge of his nose then gently slid her finger downward.

Suddenly, Elio groggily opened his eyes.

Candice's fingers trembled. She was stunned for a few seconds before quickly withdrawing her hand.

Elio gazed into her eyes intensely.

His gaze made her feel shy and nervous. She lowered her eyes to avoid his stare. Her heart raced as she tried to think of something to say.

Suddenly, Elio said in a husky and low voice, "Candice, let's get our marriage certificate today."

Candice was stunned by his sudden proposal. She just stared at him in shock.

He wanted them to get their marriage certificate today?

It was so sudden that rendered Candice speechless, not knowing how to react. "We're already engaged, so why are you rushing?"

Elio said, "Since we're engaged, we'll eventually get married. We might as well do it sooner."

Candice explained, "It just feels too sudden. Besides, I haven't even met your parents yet."

Elio said, "We can meet them after we register."

Lacking confidence in himself and in Candice's feelings, Elio feared losing

to

, who held a significing

place in her heart.

Candice sat up and adjusted her hair. She changed the subject, "How did I end up at your place?"Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

Elio sat up as well. He moved closer to wrap his arms around her waist then rested his chin on her shoulder.

Candice was so nervous that her body tensed up.

Elio said, "You drank with Mervyn last night and fell asleep at his house. I went to bring you back."

Candice explained, "Actually, you didn't have to pick me up. The Campbells treat me like family."

Elio scoffed softly. He murmured, "Mervyn likes you."

"He sees me as his sister," Candice clarified.

Elio's arms tightened slightly around her. He said, "You're too naïve."

Candice nervously asked, "Are you doubting me?"

Elio sighed and murmured, "I'm not doubting you. I'm just guarding against Mervyn."

With a heavy mood, Candice lowered her head as she kept quiet.

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As Elio took in her subtle fragrance he murmured with a hoarse voice, "Candice, don't think men are that simple. If he's good to you, he definitely has bad intentions."

After a moment of silence, Candice asked, "What about you?"

Elio froze in place as he was caught off guard by her question.

Candice asked seriously, "You've always been cold and distant to me. Now your attitude has changed completely, so what's your intention?"

She was hoping for a confession, even if it was just that he was attracted to her beauty.

If Elio had suddenly fallen for her, it wouldn't make sense.