The Wrong Woman

Candice was in love with Elio?

Just moments ago, Fenna had attempted to reveal Elio's true character to Candice. She portrayed him as intimidating and creepy, hoping it would convince Candice to leave him. Ironically, her efforts seemed to have the opposite effect.

Fenna looked at Mervyn and thought he was an absolute fool. He had actually told her that Candice didn't have feelings for Elio and was merely being deceived by him.

Mervyn slapped his forehead and gave a bitter smile. He slumped back onto the couch, too defeated to continue the argument.

Candice turned to Fenna. "Ms. Hudson, is Josie aware of what kind of person Elio really is?"

Fenna gave an awkward smile. "Of course, she knows. But she's smart enough not to get involved with someone as creepy as him."

"That's reassuring," Candice replied. "A man as creepy as Elio shouldn't be around other women. He should stay with me."

any longer. "Candice!"

widening in surprise. "Why are you

saying? What happened to all the books you've read, the knowledge you've accumulated, and the education you've pursued over the

at yourself now! You appear to be a complete fool, utterly blinded by your

began to cry as Mervyn's words cut deep. Through her tears, she said, "How does loving someone make me a fool? Elio secretly took photos of me, imagined starting a family with me, and even drove away anyone else who was interested in

my education plans and our plans to study abroad together. You see all his actions as terrifying and twisted, but I don't!

alone! I feel sorry and sad for him. What he

Unable to listen

as he

wiped her tears, and said, "If I had known he loved me, I would have told him how I

the start! What

thin. "If you say another bad thing about him, our