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."

Candice asked sadly, "Why can't you use a different word? For example, you can say you like me."

looked at her in

streamed down her face, Candice choked out, "I-I'm not a possession. I don't belong to anyone. Why did you covet me

That's why I did a lot of despicable things. I followed you, investigated you, and sabotaged every man around you, including your plans with Mervyn. I

when you slept with me, that was also

heavily before

slept with me, what

Elio confessed, "To get

as

smiled bitterly. With his reddened eyes, he lowered his head and murmured sadly, "I tried so hard, but in

asked, "Why are you competing

back, "In

had been too shocked earlier to react when she was dragged

self-mocking, "I am indeed a despicable man.

forward and hugged his waist. She practically threw herself into his

his hands hovering awkwardly in the air. He had expected her to slap

imagined she would hug him. His heart began to race as he

while she

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heart skipped a beat. He wrapped his arms around her and pressed

still going to call off the

gave a bitter smile as she said, "I'm not looking for a model student. I'm looking for a