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.

discomfort, so she continued to ask Jasper, "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 head, feeling even more depressed. Her heart felt heavy as if

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

daughter?" Nathan was

instantly. She then turned to look at

bewildered because he was

sweethearts, classmates, and friends. "Also, they got together in college. It seems

is her personality and character?" Mila

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

Candice, who was silent.

with a low voice, Aunt Chubs, I rarely get in touch with Josie, so I don't

Elio?

when she heard Candice call him

noticed her

I've been on a plane for several hours and I'm very tired now. I want to go upstairs to rest," Candice said. "Go