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 something," Josie

silent as she pieced things together. She knew Candice

least said goodbye if she had left

tone turned icy. She pulled Nathan back

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

called out nervously,

catch up, but it

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

caused by her thoughts of Elio, she never regretted falling in love

"What do you think of

her cousins bombarded her with questions, concerned

and the sky was painted with colorful clouds. As Candice walked out of her office building, she spotted a familiar car

have you

softly replied, "Per my mother's instructions, I'll be the one driving