The Wrong Woman

Josie was certain that Candice didn't stand a chance of stealing Elio away.

Elio caused a commotion as he rushed down the stairs, prompting Mila and Nathan to emerge from their room, where they unexpectedly met Josie.

"Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison," Josie greeted them with a polite nod.

"Josie?"

Furrowing her brow, Mila asked, "What brings you here?"

"My dad sent me to bring you some strawberries," Josie replied.

"Thank you," Mila responded politely, then turned to look downstairs.

She noticed Elio trudging back to the living room. He flopped down on the couch, shut his eyes, and sank back. He looked drained, but it was apparent that his weariness wasn't merely physical.

"Where's Candice?" Mila asked.

leave for

as she pieced things together.

least said goodbye if she had left under normal circumstances. She would never leave without a

turned icy. She pulled Nathan back

quite pleased with herself. She headed downstairs to comfort Elio. However, as she reached

out nervously, chasing after

to catch up, but it was futile. Frustrated, she stomped her foot hard on

days that followed were quiet,Candice remained blissful, buoyed by the love of her family. She was never overly sentimental. She focused

falling

you think of my brother? Is there

got home, her cousins bombarded her with

painted with colorful clouds. As Candice walked out of her office building, she spotted

him and asked, "Jasper, why have you been picking me up lately?

caressed her head and softly replied, "Per my mother's instructions, I'll be the one driving you