The Wrong Woman

Jasper felt helpless and embarrassed at Ryan's retort. He said, "Mr. Campbell, I don't mean that. I just—"

"Mrs. Campbell will take good care of her. Candice is drunk, so why put her through the hassle of moving around? Go, go, go. Go back home and sleep." Jasper said, "Candice is engaged now. It's inappropriate for her to stay overnight at your house."

Ryan was well aware of her engagement.

The sudden news had caught them off guard, which was why they had Ryan return quickly. Otherwise, his daughter-in-law would be taken away.

"Being engaged doesn't mean she has no freedom."

"That's not what I meant, I—"

Before Jasper could finish speaking, Ryan interrupted, "Just go home. Good night."

With that, the door was shut.

Feeling disappointed, Jasper left. As he walked, he pulled out his phone to call Elio.

As the phone rang, he thought to himself, "Uncle Elio, I've done my part."

the phone. "It's late,

back," Jasper

the other end,

continued, "Candice welcomed him and had a few drinks. She got drunk. I tried to pick her up, but the Campbells wouldn't

up abruptly

safe at their house because she's stayed there many times before. Let's talk about it tomorrow. It's

nearly dropped his phone. He had never seen Elio so out of control and irrational.

seemed like an impulsive

make him angry, so he hung up the phone and

call a driver. Instead, he immediately drove

the doorbell at the Campbell Residence

had just laid down but hadn't fallen asleep, got up to the door. At that moment,

never end, will it? Is it really necessary? You guys-" Before Ryan could see who it was, a tall figure pushed the door open forcefully, causing him to

him into the

realized it was a silhouette of a man.

grim and his gaze was cold. He demanded, "Which

upon seeing Elio. He felt a bit intimidated