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."

contain himself any

surprise. "Why are you shouting my

the books you've read, the knowledge you've accumulated, and the

appear to be a complete fool, utterly blinded by your infatuation with Elio

Mervyn's words cut deep. Through her tears, she said, "How does loving someone make me a fool? Elio secretly took photos of

You see all his actions as terrifying and

suffer alone! I feel sorry

a snort. Unable to listen any

as he struggled to find the right

me, I would have told him how I felt years

turned bloodshot with rage. "He's been manipulating you from the start! What do you even find appealing about

thin. "If you say another bad thing about him, our friendship is done." With