The Wrong Woman

It was unusual.

Just then, Candice and Elio approached. Setting aside their family affairs, the three raised their glasses in a toast with Candice and Elio.

They began with heartfelt wishes, laughing and conversing freely. Unexpectedly, the conversation veered toward Jasper.

"Now, all the kids at home are married. Even Candice is married. It's just him left, a bachelor without a girlfriend," Mila said.

Jasper countered, "Mom, my cousins are all in their 30s. Isn't that normal for them to be married?"

Mila persisted, "But Candice is younger than you and already married!"

Nathan interjected, "Let's give him some time. No rush. Let's see when he's 30, or maybe 40. Who knows, perhaps he'll get married in his 50s. There's still plenty of time ahead."

Jasper was speechless, offering a faint smile. "Dad, you're really good at comforting people."

Observing the concern from Mila and Nathan, Elio reassured them. "Don't worry. Jasper definitely likes women. In the past, he—"

Before Elio could finish, Jasper abruptly rushed forward, his hand covering Elio’s mouth as he pulled him aside by the shoulder, his voice tinged with irritation. “Uncle Elio, I need to talk to you.”

Mila, nervously intrigued, hurried over. “What happened in the past? Hey, don’t go! Come back here and explain!”

held Elio firmly, turning back, and shouted, “Mom, it’s nothing! Don’t listen to

something,”

a

Chubs, I’ll ask Elio about Jasper’s secret when

smiled knowingly and nodded eagerly. “Sure, Candice. Ask him when

with

to

held their wedding was bought by Elio as a gift for Candice

amidst the joy, there

prison in Phoenicia, Josie visited Fenna with her

in the prison, Fenna appeared weary, as if she

but shed tears at the sight

was,

quietly, struggling to hold

are useless! You can’t even hold onto a man!” Fenna

through the glass, “You’re already