Why?

Chapter 040 Reese I walked down the hallway and paused in front of Candice's room. Taking a few deep breaths, I raised my fist to knock on the door. Hearing her voice say, "Come in, the door is open," I turned the knob and gently pushed the door open. She was seated before her vanity, running a brush through her lengthy, dark brown hair. "Hi." I smiled, and she just stared at my reflection with a serious expression on her face. "I came here to return the dress you lent me last night." I placed her folded dress on top of her bed. "I'm leaving. Thank you for...'' "Are you sure you're okay now?" Candice asked, cutting me off. She got up from her seat and walked closer to me. "Yes, I am." I answered, gazing up at her beautiful amber eyes. "Thank you again for helping me, and for letting me stay here." When she nodded, I knew it was time to leave her room, but the next few words she said stopped me in my tracks. "Are your parents still alive?" My brows knitted together as I whirled again to