The Wrong Woman

As Josie vanished from sight, Candice retrieved her phone, promptly settling the bill for the two coffees before departing herself.

On her way back to the office, she couldn't resist glancing at her phone to check the date.

With the wedding arranged by the Hoffis family for Josie and Elio just over 20 days away, the pressure on Josie must have been mounting.

Despite this, Candice's inner resolve rang clear. "As long as Elio remains unattached and still wishes to marry me, I'll hold firm in my carefree, love-struck state, regardless of others' opinions." However, there was one thing she couldn't tolerate betrayal.

As the evening approached and the workday persisted, Candice's phone buzzed with a message from Jasper.

"Candice, I've received orders from Uncle Elio. Starting today, I won't be able to give you rides home. He'll be handling that instead."

Candice swiftly replied, "But we travel the same route, unlike him."

Jasper responded, "That's true, but he's the one calling the shots."

Undeterred, Candice insisted, "Wait for me after work. I'll have a conversation with him to clear things up.'

Without a moment's hesitation, Candice pressed the call button, swiftly dialing Elio's number.

After just two rings, Elio answered, his voice gentle as he greeted, "Hey, Candice."

"Elio, there's really no need for you to chauffeur me. It makes more sense for me to commute with Jasper," Candice asserted firmly.

up, "I was contemplating that we could benefit from spending more time together.

We have our entire lives ahead of us. There's no need to fret over every single moment." Nevertheless,

"Yes?"

"Where are you?"

still at the

I really want to

checked her phone. It was already 5:00 pm. Lifting her gaze, she scanned the entire

the distribution of her engagement treats. If Elio were to appear

rising from her seat and rushing toward the

"Okay," Elio replied softly.

with that, the call

stood patiently by the elevator, awaiting

elevator bell

with tenderness, a gentle smile gracing his

the opportunity to meet Candice. Nevertheless, his smile waned as

for over two decades, Josie witnessed a side of him she had never seen before-a tenderness that

becoming more subdued. "What brings

to him, Josie remarked, "I just happened to be in the area and thought I'd stop by to see you." Holding out the candies she brought, she continued, "These are from

smile knowingly as he looked at the