The Wrong Woman

However, Sienna still mustered the courage to respond gently, "I love you too, Honey."

Sienna's daughter was named Candice, a name given by Florence.

Initially, Gary and his sons all vied to name the little girl, but amidst the fervor of discussion, none of their suggestions gained traction. Instead, Florence's spontaneous suggestion was accepted. Thus, she became Candice, or simply Candy. She was the darling of the family, showered with boundless love by all.

From a tender age, Candice was bright, sweet-natured, and exceptionally adorable.

When she started kindergarten, the entire family rallied to give her a grand enrollment ceremony. The celebration was so extravagant that it startled her teachers.

Several imposing men, holding banners and gifts of flowers and lollipops, played instruments at the kindergarten gate, making a spectacular scene.

reluctant to depart. Upon inquiry, it turned out these enthusiastic family members

close kin. Yet, her closest companions were her elder cousins, who

the burden of overwhelming

tenth birthday that her fourth cousin brother, Jasper, introduced her to a melancholic and strikingly handsome young

my uncle, Elio!"

Candice and finding her bothersome. He deliberately avoided her during his visits to Jasper. However, upon their initial encounter, Candice found herself drawn

the responsibility of the Hoffis family's business fell upon Tristan and Michaela Consumed by their duties for their huge family business, they neglected

often visited and hung out with Jasper. Given Jasper's familiarity with Elio, the other children followed suit, addressing him as

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and Elio for a climbing expedition. Candice was bitten by a snake, and despite the danger, Elio risked his safety

her body was extracted and the situation wasn't dire. Elio and Candice were hospitalized, treated, and eventually recovered, sparing them from