The Wrong Woman

After her words, Candice swiftly turned and left. She walked to the street, hailed a taxi, and returned to her office.

She felt a heavy weight in her chest throughout the day. Eventually, she couldn't contain her emotions any longer and dialed Mila's number.

Stationed at the frontier, Mila was taken aback by the call from Candice. At first, she thought Candice was simply missing her, but it soon became clear that she was seeking help.

With a troubled tone, Candice asked, "Aunt Chubs, why did your mother do this? She went through Elio's diary and even showed it to Josie. Why is she so intent on forcing Elio to marry someone he dislikes?" Candice slumped over her desk, silently weeping. Her heart ached for Elio. The more she thought about the situation, the more her frustration grew.

Baffled, Mila asked, "Candice, what's wrong? What happened?"

"They're trying to force me and Elio apart. I'm just so devastated!" Candice replied.

"Who?"

"Your mother and Josie's aunt?"

Mila gasped. "My mom and Fenna?"

Candice simply hummed in affirmation.

"Candice, please don't cry. With Leo by your side, there's nothing to fear. He loves you more than you realize and won't give up on you easily. No one can tear you apart as long as

I'm terrified! I'm worried your mother won't accept our relationship. I can't even bring

thoughts of Michaela's stubbornness, Fenna's deceitful tactics, and Josie's manipulations. A shiver of

parents do like you. It's just that they view Leo's marriage as a strategic alliance. They believe Josie would be a better match

I make them

them. Just continue to be the person Leo loves, and you'll naturally win them

it really

"Yes."

Aunt Chubs," Candice said, managing a

grown-up. Be brave in pursuing your happiness. And

"Alright."

for the day, Candice returned home in the evening to find that Elio hadn't arrived

had dinner

for Elio so they could eat

sat on

to send Elio a message to check on his whereabouts. Torn, she toyed with her