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

as she pieced things together. She knew Candice

if she had left under normal

Mila's tone turned icy. She pulled Nathan

comfort Elio. However, as

out nervously, chasing after

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

by the love of her family. She was never overly sentimental. She focused on staying

by her thoughts of Elio, she never regretted falling in love with him or continuing

think of my brother? Is

got home, her cousins bombarded her with questions, concerned she might be facing mistreatment at

evening, and the sky was painted with colorful clouds. As Candice walked

approached him and asked, "Jasper, why have you been

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