The Wrong Woman

After getting out of the car, Candice strode toward the villa.

Mervyn got out of the car as well and chased after her.

Candice quickly ran into the villa. She slammed the door shut and locked it.

Mervyn banged on the door from outside.

Candice didn't open the door but slowly walked into the house.

Hearing the commotion, Elio lowered his arm and looked toward the entrance.

He hadn't expected Candice to come back. His sorrowful eyes showed a glimmer of hope. He sat up straight and stared at her with teary eyes. At that moment, the knocking outside ceased.

Candice stood before him and looked down at Elio who was seated on the sofa. She said, "Mervyn said you've coveted me for a long time. Is that true?" Elio nodded reluctantly.

Candice nervously clenched her fists. She asked, "Do you know what 'covet' means?"

Elio replied, "Yes, I know. It means desiring something that doesn't belong to you."

"Why can't you use a different word? For example,

looked at her

choked out, "I-I'm not a possession. I don't belong to anyone. Why did you covet me instead

with a trembling voice, "I did like you. That's why I did a lot of despicable things. I followed you, investigated you, and sabotaged every man around

when you slept with

heavily before

me, what was

Elio

as she was

his reddened eyes, he lowered his head and murmured sadly, "I tried so hard, but in the end,

you competing with Mervyn?

back, "In the end, didn't you choose

She had been too shocked

indeed a despicable man. Just as Mervyn said, I'm

stepped forward and hugged his waist. She practically threw

He had

never imagined she would hug him. His heart began to race as he froze

are just friends We're like siblings, so there's nothing between us. Also, I