It took Candice a while to find her voice. She asked hoarsely, "Alex, are you doing this on purpose?""You're overthinking it. You're just suited for the task." Alex put down what he was holding, his ink-black eyes assessing Candice. He raised an eyebrow and sneered, "What, would this interrupt you

Candice's expression remained unchanged, and she didn't respond to Sonia's words. She looked at Alex and asked, "When are we leaving?"Sonia had come with Alex for a leisure trip, and while he didn't involve her in work matters, he was willing to spend time with her during breaks. Candice was just

Candice had a mild allergic reaction, resulting in minor rashes on her chin.This happened just as she had requested sick leave from Alex, so that she could avoid field assignments.By the time Candice's rash subsided, Sonia was preparing to leave for Dorrington City, constrained by her limited days

The silence in the car stretched on.Candice waited for Alex's decision. If he chose to drive, she would have to make her way back to the hotel alone.Sensing Alex's hesitation, Nina offered a compromise while smiling, "It's okay if you don't want to drive; I can take the wheel."Alex had little roo

She placed the broth beside him, announcing, "Your broth is here."He said nothing, his gaze fixed on the computer screen, clearly preoccupied with his task.Candice remained seated on a sofa nearby, unsure if he would need her for anything else, not daring to leave.She waited on the couch for appr