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.

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

tone turned icy. She pulled Nathan

of triumph, feeling quite pleased with herself. She headed downstairs to comfort Elio. However, as she reached the first floor, Elio abruptly grabbed his coat

called out nervously,

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

quiet,Candice remained blissful, buoyed by the love of her family.

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

Candice got home, her cousins bombarded her with questions, concerned she might

colorful clouds. As Candice walked out of her office building,

approached him and asked, "Jasper, why have you been picking me up lately? Where's the usual

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