The Wrong Woman

At this moment, Jasper walked in.

He greeted his parents politely, "Dad, Mom."

Mila responded softly, "Jasper, welcome back. Come, sit next to me. It's been a long time since we've seen you."

Jasper sat down beside Mila. He gently held her hand as his eyes filled with longing. They exchanged a smile.

The smile faded from Nathan's face as he adopted a stern expression. He asked, "Jasper, what have you been busy with lately?" "I've been learning business with Uncle Elio," Jasper replied earnestly.

Nathan nodded, approving of his work.

When Elio was mentioned, Candice felt inexplicably nervous.

Suddenly, Jasper asked her, "Candice, didn't you go on a business trip with Uncle Elio? Why are you back? And where's Uncle Elio?"

Feeling uneasy, Candice nervously replied, "I don't know. My work was done, so I came back."

"Oh," Jasper responded.

"Jasper, when did Elio start dating? It's so sudden to talk about marriage. Whose daughter is she, do we know her?" Candice lowered her

her. She's the daughter of dad's close friend,

Nathan

expression turned grim instantly. She then turned to

bewildered because he was

been childhood sweethearts, classmates, and friends. "Also, they got together

interact with her. How is her personality and character?" Mila asked

She's knowledgeable, generous, gentle, and kind hearted. She's also quite cheerful and lively, very compatible with Uncle Elio, who is gloomy

because she was Fenna's niece. She looked at Candice, who was silent. She asked gently, "Candice, what do you

low voice, Aunt Chubs, I rarely get in

Elio?

stunned when she heard Candice call him

noticed her strange

hours and I'm very tired now. I want to go upstairs to rest," Candice said. "Go ahead..."