Chapter 289

Calla's eyes stayed locked on Mercer as she waited for his answer.

Right then, Sophie suddenly smiled at Mercer. "Mercer, we'll be so happy together with Casper. Tell this woman you never loved her!"

Calla ignored Sophie's words, focusing solely on Mercer's response.

"Hey, they're having a conversation. Why are you butting in?" Alicia snapped at Sophie.

"And who are you to talk? You're the one who shouldn't be interrupting," Sophie retorted.

"You—" Alicia began. But before she could continue, Mercer finally broke his long silence.

"Calla, I made the mistake that many men make. I'm sorry," he said, looking at her.

"What are you trying to say? What do you mean 'the mistake that many men make?'" Calla demanded, her eyes piercing into his.

Mercer's gaze turned cold as he looked at Sophie beside him. "I was only ever infatuated with you, Calla. The person I truly love is Sophie. That's why I can't marry you; I can only marry Sophie. Stop coming around. Don't expect to see me again.