The wrong Woman novel by Ginny Not Genie novel Chapter 898

"Thank you," Rick said to Elio and Candice as they walked away. "I'll arrange for the delivery right away."

Elio led Candice outside to the quiet street of the garden center. He turned to face her with frustration in his eyes.

Candice's heart pounded as she sensed his irritation. She swallowed hard, staring at him.

With his frustration barely contained, Elio lowered his voice. "Candice, let me make this clear one last time. I'm Jasper's uncle, not yours. I have no familial connection to your parents. Do you understand?"

Confused by his upset tone, Candice quickly apologized, "I'm sorry. I understand now. It won't happen again."

Elio sighed, his expression softening as he gazed at her, who stared back at him. For a moment, an unusual connection seemed to spark between them.

Summoning her courage, Candice asked, "Elio, are you and Josie truly not together?"

"No," Elio replied.

Candice's heart pounded as she continued, "Do you have a girlfriend?"

"No."

A wave of joy surged through Candice, and she bit her lip to hold back a smile. Striving to appear calm, she simply said, "Oh!"

Elio's tone softened as he suggested, "Let's head back. You could help me figure out where to place the plants when they arrive so they look nice."

Feeling anxious, Candice asked, "I'll be going to your house?"

Elio sensed the hesitation and promptly explained, "We'll simply figure out where to place them. After that, I'll drive you straight home."

"Oh," Candice murmured, lowering her head to hide a shy smile.

They returned to the car and drove off. During the journey, Candice wrestled with the urge to ask about Elio's thoughts when they slept together. However, she decided against it, finding the topic too awkward.

She thought men and women were different, after all. Sometimes, loneliness and desire might lead a man to seek physical comfort from a woman with no deeper feelings involved.

Candice glanced at the time and hesitated. She was mostly concerned about the potential awkwardness of dining alone with Elio.

Noticing her reluctance, Elio quickly added, "Returning too early might raise Jasper's suspicions."

Candice thought he had a point. She usually only headed home after 10:00 pm when shopping with Vanessa.

"Alright," Candice said with a smile as she walked toward the dining table. Elio followed her with a smile spreading across his face.

It was their first dinner alone, and the atmosphere was quiet yet cozy.

Candice noticed Elio's silence throughout the meal. Although he didn't say much, he continually attended to her needs, serving her food, peeling shrimp, deboning fish, and ladling soup into her bowl.

She could see he was in a good mood.

After dinner, Elio sliced some fruit and brought it to the coffee table in the living room for her to enjoy.