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

silent as she pieced things together.

would have at least said goodbye if she had left under normal

turned icy. She pulled Nathan back into their

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

out

off. Josie tried to catch up, but it was futile.

her family. She was never overly sentimental. She focused

heartache and disappointment caused by her thoughts of Elio, she never regretted falling in love with him

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

cousins bombarded her with questions, concerned she might be facing

was evening, and the sky was painted with colorful clouds. As Candice walked out of her office

asked, "Jasper, why have you been picking me up lately? Where's

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