The Wrong Woman

After listening to Florence, Sienna glanced at Elio.

Elio nervously swallowed, his mind racing with worry that Sienna might reject his proposal to Candice. His hands, damp with sweat, fidgeted against his pants, a clear sign of his anxiety. Sienna lifted the envelope slightly, saying, "Elio, actually..."

Before Sienna could finish her sentence, Elio bowed his head. He was trembling with nerves. "Aunt Sienna, I will cherish Candice even more than you do. Please, allow me to marry her." Sienna was taken aback. Daniel chuckled softly, murmuring, "Look at what you've done to poor Elio."

Sienna quickly explained, "I just wanted to say that all these formalities aren't necessary. Our family is very easygoing; we won't make things difficult for you two young people."

Elio breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Aunt Sienna."

"Please, have a seat," Sienna gestured, taking her own seat and motioning for him to do the same.

Elio sat down, picked up his cup, and took a sip, looking visibly tense.

their beloved little princess marrying the wealthiest man in Norvania, especially one they had seen grow up. Knowing his background, they were all

cheerful voice rang out, "Wow, why are there so many gifts at home? Is

through her sentence, she followed Jasper into the living room. Upon seeing Elio there, she suddenly became demure, her playful demeanor replaced by shyness as she nervously glanced at him. Elio looked at Candice with an intense

engagement gifts sent by

heart raced, feeling both bashful and nervous. She bit her lip,

glanced at Elio, feeling

them felt like they were still

continued, "Candice,

Elio. Then

by Jasper toward the sofa. She wanted to sit next to her parents, but Jasper deliberately pushed her toward Elio, saying, "Sit with your

She awkwardly sat next to Elio, her face turning red as

his smile gentle as he gazed at her. After she sat down, she

quickly asked, "Leo, Candice,

nervously