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The Wrong Woman Chapter 886
Candice was captivated by Elio's smile, a sight she realized she had never witnessed before. His smile was faint yet seemed to cast a magical spell.Elio was typically reserved and aloof. It made Candice hope he would smile more often. As she pulled from her thoughts, she met his piercing gaze. She quickly lowered her head and crouched down to pick up some seedlings."Let's begin. Where do you think we should plant these?" Candice asked.Elio approached her and said, "I'll follow your lead."His simple words warmed Candice, sending a flutter straight to her heart. Even so, she tried to keep her composure and focused on planning the garden's layout.Elio listened carefully as she explained her ideas.…Mila stood on the second-floor balcony, secretly watching the garden with a growing smile. Nathan quietly approached and gently wrapped his arms around her from behind. He whispered in her ear, "What are you looking at?"Leaning back against Nathan's chest, Mila sighed softly. "
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"Are you not interested in him?" Josie asked."We're not in the kind of relationship you're imagining," Candice explained.Josie simply smiled and remained silent. After entering the villa, she handed the basket of strawberries to the maid before settling on the couch with Candice. While Candice sat upright with formal poise, Josie lounged with ease as if she owned the place. "My dad and Mr. Morrison have been close friends for years. I practically grew up here, running around as a kid," Josie said casually.Candice looked puzzled. "With Uncle Nathan and Aunt Chubs so often away, how did you manage to visit?""Leo brought me here," Josie explained with a hint of pride. "He always tried to escape his parents' strict rules. He'd stay here for a few days whenever he felt suffocated at home."She pointed at one of the rooms on the upper floor and added, "See that room up there? That's our secret hideout."Candice followed the direction where Josie pointed. Any adult would immedia
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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."Candice had to leave for something," Josie answered.Mila fell silent as she pieced things together. She knew Candice too well. Candice would have at least said goodbye if she had left under normal circumstances. She would never leave without a word."Make yourself at home."
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Jasper drove back to Morrison Residence. He allowed Candice to get out of the car before he parked it.Candice slipped into a pair of fluffy slippers at the entrance, where a maid approached to take her bag. "Ms. Candice, we have a guest," the maid informed her."Oh, thank you," Candice replied, handing over her bag absentmindedly. Her thoughts were elsewhere as she entered the living room. There, she was greeted by the familiar faces of Gary, Florence, Daniel, Sienna, Taylor, and Tobias.Candice announced cheerfully, "Everyone, I'm back." Everyone turned toward her, including the guest. Candice halted her step, and her smile froze as she stared at Elio—the last person she expected to meet.The Morrisons were a large family. Daniel and Sienna resided at Maple Abode, Nathan and Mila at Sudvilla, while Duke and Daphne lived independently.Each of Candice's cousins chose to live separately from their parents. Candice, however, preferred the lively atmosphere of staying with Gary
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Candice felt her hands sweating from nervousness as soon as the question was asked. She clenched her fists and lowered her head. She couldn't meet Elio's gaze, yet her ears remained sharply attuned to his voice.After stealing a glance at Candice, Elio thought for a moment before saying, "Josie isn't my girlfriend.""What?" Everyone fell into stunned silence.Candice looked up, her eyes wide with shock as she stared at Elio in disbelief. Her reaction was so over the top that Elio almost laughed. He found her astonishment adorable and struggled to keep a straight face.With a frown, Daniel asked, "What's the matter?"Elio turned to Daniel and explained with a polite tone, "My mom was pressuring me to find a girlfriend back then. Out of desperation, I convinced my best friend to pose as one. We kept up the act for so long that everyone believed we were actually together.""Why did you stop pretending?""My mom found out.""That explains it."Candice was dumbfounded, her mouth sl
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The moment Candice locked eyes with Elio, she quickly lowered her head. She twirled the hem of her clothing between her fingers, her cheeks coloring a deep red.Elio watched her intently for a few seconds before reluctantly looking away. Shortly after, a maid entered the room to announce that dinner was served. Everyone gathered at the dining table and began to eat.Candice seemed preoccupied throughout the meal. She hurried upstairs as soon as she finished eating. Alone in her room, she pondered over Elio's visit.Did he really come to clarify things because her family had begun preparing a lavish wedding gift for him? Were his words sincere? And if so, why had Josie misled her? Could it have all been an act?The more she pondered over those questions, the more her head hurt. Eventually, she decided to stop overthinking and drifted into a peaceful sleep.…The next morning, Candice awoke from a comforting dream in high spirits. Elio's words from the past suddenly echoed in her m
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The elevator stopped at the design department's floor. "Candice, you're up," Jasper said as the doors slid open.After stepping out, Candice turned to face the elevator. She waved at Jasper with a smile, her gentle gaze naturally drifting toward Elio. Elio's gaze met hers—intense, deep, and unflinching.As the elevator doors began to close, their eye contact was broken. Candice touched her chest, feeling her heart flutter with nervous excitement as she sighed. With no more need for secrecy, she could openly admire Elio without the guilt of desiring someone she thought was taken.Still, she wasn't completely certain about his relationship status. Although he wasn't with Josie, could there be someone else?Regardless, Candice felt optimistic about where things might lead. With a joyous smile, she covered her face, ducked her head, and briskly made her way into the design department office.Candice found her work in the design department incredibly fulfilling. Passionate about fash
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"That's out of my responsibility. You should speak with the HR director or consult Uncle Elio directly," Jasper said.Candice paused, her thoughts swirling. It seemed like a flimsy excuse to approach Elio. He could easily resolve the issue with just a few words. She wondered how she could keep their conversation going. Pursing her lips in thought, she absentmindedly fiddled with her bag's buckle.Meanwhile, Jasper focused intently on the road, his concentration broken only when his phone rang. He grabbed his Bluetooth earpiece, fitted it into his ear, and pressed the answer button."Hello, Uncle Elio," Jasper greeted. Candice's head shot up, her expression turning anxious.From the other end came Elio's voice. "Come over. I have an important document for you.""Uncle Elio, could Sean possibly deliver it instead? I'm driving Candice home right now, and it would be inconvenient to change direction," said Jasper."It's very important. I don't trust anyone else with it." Elio was a
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