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
Candice glanced at the shadowy figure, her steps faltering. She had spotted the person lurking nearby when she left the office. She had a good memory, so she remembered the colors of their clothing quite vividly. Perhaps due to the recent uproar about the stalker, Candice's vigilance toward such m
After moving to Marina Bay Villa, Alex almost never worked overtime. Every day, he would appear at Ya Development, waiting for Candice to get off work. As for the BMW he gave Candice, it was left mostly unused.The few ladies in the company were familiar with Alex and were extremely envious of Candi
For the next few days, Candice brought lunch to Alex, even though it was all prepared by Alex.Candice found it a bit bothersome, but Alex seemed to enjoy it. It just so happened that both she and Yana had been meeting clients in the same area lately, so it was convenient to fulfill Alex's little wi
Alex mentioned someone having their eyes on him, and Candice hadn’t thought much about it at first. But later, she realized it was true when she saw a photo Kayla sent her. It showed a young, pretty woman with Sawyer, who seemed quite respectful toward her. What caught Candice's attention the most
Alex's expression was gloomy as he stared at the necklace. "What’s with this gift? She’s a kid. What if she swallows it? It's a choking hazard! Let’s return it."Candice calmly took the necklace and placed it back in the box. She said to Ellis, "We'll give it to you when you grow up."Ellis, innocen
When Sieg called Alex to invite him for a drink, Alex was shopping for Ellis’s clothes with Candice. He had several little dresses draped over one arm as he dutifully assisted Candice.Sieg's voice was loud, causing Candice to pause in her selection of clothes and turn to Alex. "If you have somethin
Candice was brought back to Alex's own home. She felt like a puppet with no thoughts of her own and could only follow Alex's lead. Her mind was blank, and her body was weighted down as if filled with lead.Alex guided her into the study. "I wasn't planning on showing you this so soon, but after try
Candice felt nothing. She asked with a stiff tone, "If I do what you say, will you stop following me around and stop targeting Hanley?"She had to admit that she had invested too much time in Alex; she was once innocent and carefree, but she was just confused now. Recalling the past, Candice felt n
Looking at the lemon candies on the table, Candice blinked in slight confusion as she looked up at Hanley.Hanley remained composed. Noticing Candice's gaze, he locked eyes with her and pursed his lips slightly when he caught the worry and guilt in her eyes.After a moment, he said, "You can tell me
Candice had always known that Alex had a sharp tongue, but she never expected him to use Hanley's mother to jab at his wound.They all knew that Hanley had gone abroad this time because his mother was not doing well.She trembled slightly, but she was unsure if it was out of anger or if she was remi