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.

pieced things together. She knew

would have at least said goodbye if she had left under normal circumstances.

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Elio. However, as she reached the first floor, Elio abruptly grabbed his coat and stormed

called out nervously, chasing

tried to catch up, but it was futile. Frustrated, she stomped her foot hard on

that

She was never overly sentimental. She focused on

and disappointment caused by her thoughts of Elio, she never regretted falling in love with him or

"What do you think of

got home, her cousins bombarded her with questions, concerned she might

was painted with colorful clouds. As Candice walked out of her office building, she spotted a familiar car and a

him and asked, "Jasper, why have you been

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

Candice was