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.

to leave for something,"

fell silent as she pieced things together.

least said goodbye if she had left under normal circumstances. She

Mila's tone turned icy. She pulled Nathan back into

She headed downstairs to comfort Elio. However, as she reached the first floor,

called out nervously, chasing

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

love of her family. She was

of Elio, she never regretted falling in love with

asked Candice, "What do you think of my brother? Is there really no chance

home, her cousins bombarded her with questions, concerned she

walked out

asked, "Jasper, why have you been

replied, "Per my mother's instructions, I'll be the one driving you to and from work for the