The Wrong Woman

Elio glanced at the contract briefly before closing it and placing it in the drawer.

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"You" Elio started to speak but was interrupted by the sound of the door opening.

"Leo," called out Josie's gentle voice.

Josie, who walked in without knocking, paused for a moment when she saw Candice. She quickly smiled and said, "Candice, you're here too?"

Candice nodded politely. "Hello, Josie."

Josie beamed. "Am I interrupting? Should I come back later?"

Elio immediately interjected, "No need." He then turned to Candice and said, "That's all for now. You may leave."

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girlfriend, and they had been dating for years. They were getting engaged next month. Of course, she could enter without knocking.

ache in her heart remained.

pain in her chest. She wiped away her tears anxiously and took deep breaths

agonizing. Her 12 years of feelings

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