The Wrong Woman

Candice requested a day off, followed by the weekend ahead.

She spent three consecutive days holed up in her room. She didn't want to leave her room unless it was meal times.

She felt gloomy. She spent her time sleeping, listening to music, or simply staring blankly at the scenery outside the balcony.

Suddenly, her phone rang.

Lethargically, Candice reached for her phone and glanced at it. It was her colleague, Vanessa.

"Hello, Vanessa," Candice answered on speakerphone. She lay motionless on the bed, her voice lazy and weak.

Vanessa nervously said, "Candice, let's watch a movie."

Candice wasn't interested, so she rejected easily. "No, I have to work tomorrow."

"It ends at 9:00 pm. Come on, I'll introduce you to a handsome guy," Vanessa insisted.

Candice sighed in resignation. She had heard Vanessa mention her brother too many times, so she asked, "Your brother again?"

date? You're 22 years old and still haven't had a boyfriend. Why

we're not suitable for each

compatible." Their social status was incompatible, and her family would never agree

she always tried to

if you don't try it?" Vanessa

remembered what Camden had said, that Elio was getting married

was she still hoping

why was

moment, Candice said,

send it to you right away.

herself together. She got

of the

young man standing

smiled. She walked over and

her, "Wendell, this is my colleague and also good friend, Candice Morrison. "Candice, this is my brother,

nodded at him. She

sparkled. He smiled as he was unable to contain his happiness. He greeted, "Hello,

and led her inside. She said, "I've bought the