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.

had to leave for something," Josie

she pieced things together. She knew Candice too

have at least said goodbye if she had left under normal

Mila's tone turned icy.

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

out nervously,

and sped off. Josie tried to catch up, but

buoyed by the love of her family. She was

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

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

her cousins bombarded her with questions, concerned she

clouds. As Candice walked

asked, "Jasper, why have you

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