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Chapter 0092

Alex came to a halt in the middle of his stride, shooting a frigid gaze at Greg Munoz’s way.

Greg, taken aback, queried, “What’s with that look?”

Alex, with a detached tone, suggested, “Let’s head to the hospital wing.”

He shifted his attention away from Greg and toward Candice. His eyes briefly flickered with curiosity as he

asked, “Did you just fly in today?”

Candice, clutching her bag, tensed up at his question.

“I got here last night,” she replied.

Alex scoffed. “You seem anxious.”

Candice momentarily averted her gaze, composing herself before calmly asking, “What brings you here?”

She appeared serene on the outside, but she was in turmoil on the inside.

The unexpected run–in with Alex in Noxville, coupled with him possibly overhearing her exchange with Yvonne,

left her uneasy.

She disliked the feeling of being transparent to him.

All this time, she only introduced Alex to Joe and hardly mentioned her parents.

This led to initial disapproval from Helen, who had critiqued Candice’s family background and upbringing.

“What? Lex, do you know her?” Greg noticed the tension and took a step closer, looking inquisitively at

Candice.

Alex confirmed with a nod. “She’s a company employee.”

Candice gripped her bag strap tighter, pressing on, “I thought you were in a rush to return to Dorrington. What are you doing in Noxville?”

She looked awful, her lack of makeup today accentuating the colorlessness of her lips.

“Lex is here visiting my dad,” Greg quickly interjected, giving Candice a genuine smile.

“You work for Aether Corporation, huh? Are you suddenly nervous about seeing your employer here?”

and words lodged in her throat,

“Candy!”

in a panic, with Peach

her head. Could it be serious? We should get it checked!”

by Yvonne’s loud

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persisted, calling out repeatedly, Candice felt as though her head might

struggled to stand and leaned slightly to one side.

steady herself, she hoarsely told Yvonne, “I’ve just sent you money. You handle

“But that money is for Peach’s shots.”

she looked at Yvonne. Her already pallid complexion suggested she was

intently, his furrowed brows and icy demeanor startling Greg and driving him to believe Alex was

commanded, scarcely moving

none of his concern, but Alex cut her off. “Do you need me to carry

and pale, Candice

with me for work. Looking like this,

her head, insisting weakly, “I’m alright.”

left no room for debate, declaring, “I don’t want

bustling hospital lobby, Candice trailed Alex to the registration desk, patiently awaiting her turn

“Candy…”

approached cautiously, carrying

she desired. Her mother was expecting her to

in her head, Candice massaged her brows, about

accompany your mom and sister for the registration.”

trying to decline.

Greg’s offer before Candice could

reclined in her seat, her facial muscles numbed, fatigue engulfing

alerted her to Alex’s presence.

reimburse your friend for the medical costs.”

a wave.

Candice’s unease. She

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to her discomfort, asked casually, “Struggling financially?”

pinched her palm and responded curtly,

“Is

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it clear that he was just striking up a

Ups,

and she stood to