The Wrong Woman

Josie was certain that Candice didn't stand a chance of stealing Elio away.

Elio caused a commotion as he rushed down the stairs, prompting Mila and Nathan to emerge from their room, where they unexpectedly met Josie.

"Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison," Josie greeted them with a polite nod. "Josie?" Furrowing her brow, Mila asked, "What brings you here?"

"My dad sent me to bring you some strawberries," Josie replied.

"Thank you," Mila responded politely, then turned to look downstairs.

She noticed Elio trudging back to the living room. He flopped down on the couch, shut his eyes, and sank back. He looked drained, but it was apparent that his weariness wasn't merely physical.

"Where's Candice?" Mila asked.

"Candice had to leave for something," Josie answered.

as she pieced things together.

goodbye if she had left under normal circumstances.

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moment of triumph, feeling quite pleased with herself. She headed downstairs to comfort Elio. However, as she reached the first floor, Elio abruptly grabbed his

Josie called out nervously, chasing after

off. Josie tried to catch up, but it was futile.

days that followed

the love of her family. She was never overly sentimental. She focused

the heartache and disappointment caused by her thoughts of Elio, she never regretted falling in love with him or continuing to harbor a secret crush

work, Vanessa often asked Candice, "What do you think of my brother?

bombarded her with questions,

As Candice walked out of her office building, she spotted a familiar car

why have you been picking me up lately? Where's

my mother's instructions, I'll be the one driving you to

why?" Candice