Alex had a naturally captivating voice. When he spoke in a softer tone, it was even more pleasing to the ear.He looked deeply at Candice and shared, "I've partnered with Darius, so I'll be around here more often now."Candice had already heard about this from Darius, but she hadn't expected Alex to
It was a bunch of irises, a beautiful shade of purplish blue, wrapped in craft paper. They perfectly complemented the light purple shirt Candice was wearing.Candice kept her gaze downward, remaining silent."I remembered you liked these," Alex said.It was true that Candice enjoyed flowers, but it
The unexpected event left Candice feeling uneasy, and she lost her appetite.She reported the incident to the police with a serious expression and meticulously checked every corner of the house, worried that something might have gone overlooked.Alex wore a solemn expression as well. After making a
Candice felt a bit more relief as she observed the change in Alex's expression.She retrieved her phone and picked up Ellis, watching her toddle around as she practiced walking. The thick carpet in Alex's home provided a soft landing in case of any falls.It took Alex some time to accept that Ellis
On their way back from the hospital, they swung by a shopping center to restock Ellis's nearly finished formula. Both Candice and Alex browsed the aisles with Ellis in tow."Any cravings for tonight?" Alex inquired, taking charge of their meals lately besides the regular cleaning done by a maid serv
Ellis seemed to be the most content among them as they ate the dinner in silence.Alex had been experimenting with different baby food recipes, and Ellis seemed to adore them, showing excitement at every meal.Glancing at Candice, Alex hesitated before speaking up, "You don't have to rush back. I'll
After ending the call with Sieg, Alex set down his phone and glanced out at the vast rose garden on the balcony. Knowing Candice's fondness for flowers had drawn him to these roses when he purchased the house.However, due to her pollen allergy, she rarely interacted with them.Therefore, the first
Hanley called Candice. Initially, they were discussing work matters, such as Erica's contract signing and the progress of the projects in South City. Then he said, "I heard Alex is over there."Candice hesitated. She didn't know how to face Hanley now, especially when he brought up Alex. Neverthele