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, you

at her

her face, Candice choked out, "I-I'm not a possession. I don't

immediately stood up. He nervously said with a trembling voice, "I did like you. That's why I did a lot of despicable things. I followed you,

abroad when you slept

exhaled heavily

slept with me, what was your

hide the truth, Elio confessed, "To

said as

bitterly. With his reddened eyes, he lowered his head and murmured sadly, "I tried so hard, but in the end, I still couldn't defeat

was confused. She asked, "Why are you competing

asked her back, "In the end,

shocked earlier to react when she was dragged

"I am indeed a despicable man.

and hugged his waist. She practically threw herself

hovering awkwardly in the air. He

His heart began to race as he froze

murmured while she was in his embrace, "Mervyn and I are just friends We're like siblings, so there's nothing between us. Also, I didn't