The Wrong Woman

Chapter 967

Jasper's eyes gleamed with anticipation as he eagerly nodded. 'Sure, Mom. What's your plan?"

First, you should start dating." Mila suggested with a faint smile.

Jasper was baffled. After a pause, he responded indifferently, "Mom, it seems you're just nudging me to get a girlfriend. Don't use helping Uncle Elio and Candice as an excuse."

Mila sounded mildly dismayed. "At 26, isn't it normal to be curious about romance? Why aren't you interested? Haven't you met anyone who interests you?"

'There are attractive women out there, but none captivated me. They all seem rather dull," Jasper sighed wearily. "That's why I'm not eager to get to know thern."

"That sounds like an excuse," Mila snorted.

"Whatever," Jasper muttered, clearly exasperated.

Half an hour later, they pulled up to Hillside Villa. As the car pulled into the driveway, Candice heard the noise and rushed out, surprised to see Mila and Jasper stepping out.

"Aunt Chubs, Jasper, what brings you here?" Candice asked.

seat and opened

Candice hurried over to offer help. "How did Elio get so drunk?"

not drunk. He's 'Jasper began, but

keep quiet. Alongside Candice, he helped Elio into the house and settled him

Mila was waiting.

when did

as soon as I heard about

injury's bad. She

scooted closer to Candice, gently held her hand, and spoke eamestly, "Candice, you and Leo should go ahead and get married. You don't have to wait for my mother's approvall. From what I know of her, she rarely changes

if she never accepts me as part of the family, our life together

and Leo, she won't resort

'But

can build your life together without her interference. At her age,

in

think she'd be so furious that she'd have a meltdown if I married

marriage wouldn't