The Wrong Woman

Candice panicked and quickly explained, "No, he's my friend's brother. We just met."

Wendell nodded in greeting, "Hello."

Josie smiled but didn't continue the conversation. Instead, she asked, "Which showtime are you here for?"

"7:00 pm, Theater 2," Wendell replied.

Josie remarked, "That's unfortunate. We're here for the 6:45 pm show in Theater 6."

Candice forced a smile. She politely smiled, "Yes, that's unfortunate."

Just then, Vanessa walked over with popcorn and drinks. She handed some to Wendell while glancing at Josie.

Seeing that they were indeed a group of three, Josie pretended to be in a hurry. She said, "I can't chat anymore. Leo will worry if I'm gone too long. I gotta go." With that, Josie turned and left.

Were Elio and Josie watching a movie together?

Candice stood there in a daze. She felt stifled and miserable.

As all her good mood vanished, she was saddened by the revelation. She felt both upset and irrational.

an engaged couple to watch a movie together? Why should Candice, an outsider, be jealous

unaware of Candice's discomfort, so she took her hand and led her

the snacks

down. She said, "I just saw Candice outside. She was with a coworker and the coworker's brother.

on the movie, Fenna took a sip of her soda and said calmly, "At a time like this, shouldn't

asked curiously, "Why should I

with a smile. She continued, "You're so dense. Didn't you tell me Elio likes Candice? Even though

immediately understood

She quickly

out

me theater

dialing a

quiet corner and then looked

the phone with a cold

at the movies with my aunt.

"I don't want to guess. If you have something to say, say

"Are you this cold to everyone? We've been friends for

interrupted, "I'm