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?"

always say you want to date? You're 22 years old and still haven't had a boyfriend. Why not take a look

not suitable for each other," Candice

not compatible." Their social status was incompatible, and her family would never agree to her marrying

condition, so she always tried to introduce

you don't try it?"

what Camden had said, that Elio was getting

she still

together, so why was she torturing herself with unrealistic fantasies

moment, Candice said,

excitedly, "Sure! I'll send it to you right away. Don't you

herself together. She got up

the entrance of the movie theater on the fourth floor of

Vanessa and a tall, handsome young man standing together. They waved excitedly

walked over and greeted,

happily introduced her, "Wendell, this is my colleague and also good friend,

him. She greeted, "Hello,

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

and led her inside.