The Truth Is Within Reach

Nevertheless, Candice placed her hand on Edward's palm. The moment she did that, she felt him heave a sigh of relief. It made her dumbfounded as to who between the both of them should be the one nervous. 

He held her hand tightly in his and said slowly, "I like Candice very much."

He was talking to Chloe, who had gone crazy.

Chloe was stunned for a second. She then raised her head and looked at the tall Edward.

"I like her very much. The reason why I gave her birth control pills was that I didn't want to hurt her body." Edward said coldly, "Of course, I don't have to explain it to you. There's no need to explain it to unimportant people."

Then, he left with Candice, leaving the devastated Nicholsons in the prison room.

Outside the detention center, Candice and Edward sat in the car. The two of their fingers were still interlocked, but they did not speak.

"Candice," Edward suddenly called out to her.

"Yes," Candice responded.