The Wrong Woman

Candice was utterly speechless. She leaned back in her seat, turned her gaze out of the car window, and ceased her questions about their destination.

An hour later, the car turned into the driveway of an upscale neighborhood and halted in front of a luxurious high-rise apartment building.

Mervyn stepped out first and led Candice through the community grounds, eventually ascending to a higher floor using an elevator.

Candice's curiosity grew throughout the journey.

Mervyn brought her into a lavishly decorated apartment. Her heart sank as soon as she saw the owner of the house. Mervyn had introduced her to Josie's aunt, Fenna.

Fenna greeted them politely with a warm smile and invited them to sit. Shortly after, she signaled to a maid to bring over some refreshments.

Candice mustered a strained smile, struggling to maintain politeness while harboring a desire to throttle Mervyn. Meeting Fenna was something she had never anticipated. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Josie's behalf, but rather because Mervyn sought help from her. Unaware

an awkward

given my husband's position, delving into someone's background isn't much

Candice questioned Mervyn through clenched teeth, "Did you

help and Ms. Hudson uncovered everything. It's time you open your

drew in a

to contain her anger. She willed herself to appear nonchalant as she spoke, "Alright, show me everything. Let

rose from her seat and made her way to the study. Within moments, she emerged holding a pile of documents. Seating herself opposite Candice, she

and she clenched her fists, scolding, "Whether he stored sperm or not, that's his private affair. Do you have any sense of boundaries?" Annoyed, Mervyn

What was he playing at? Reluctantly, she took the document and examined it closely. To her astonishment, her name was

to Candice. "Here's Elio's diary from a

was incredulous. "You even have