The Wrong Woman

However, Sienna still mustered the courage to respond gently, "I love you too, Honey."

Sienna's daughter was named Candice, a name given by Florence.

Initially, Gary and his sons all vied to name the little girl, but amidst the fervor of discussion, none of their suggestions gained traction. Instead, Florence's spontaneous suggestion was accepted. Thus, she became Candice, or simply Candy. She was the darling of the family, showered with boundless love by all.

From a tender age, Candice was bright, sweet-natured, and exceptionally adorable.

When she started kindergarten, the entire family rallied to give her a grand enrollment ceremony. The celebration was so extravagant that it startled her teachers.

Several imposing men, holding banners and gifts of flowers and lollipops, played instruments at the kindergarten gate, making a spectacular scene.

Candice had entered, they lingered outside, reluctant to depart. Upon inquiry, it turned out these enthusiastic family members were Candice's

that distant relations were close kin. Yet, her closest companions were her elder cousins, who doted on her excessively, sometimes leading to bouts of jealousy and all sorts

the burden of overwhelming

then on Candice's tenth birthday that her fourth cousin brother, Jasper,

meet my uncle, Elio!"

different from others, disliking Candice and finding her bothersome. He deliberately avoided her during his visits to Jasper. However, upon their initial encounter, Candice found herself drawn to

After Zach's passing, the

the Hoffis

upon Tristan

Consumed by their duties for their huge family business, they neglected Elio, leaving him to navigate childhood

found solace in their company He often visited and hung out with Jasper. Given

back then while Elio was 15, and she developed an admiration for him

for a climbing expedition. Candice was bitten by a snake, and despite the danger, Elio risked