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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, leaving her unable to

“Candy!”

Yvonne approached her in a panic, with Peach in

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

Yvonne’s loud voice, her vision

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out repeatedly, Candice felt as though

leaned slightly to one side.

she hoarsely told Yvonne, “I’ve just

money is for

more when she looked at Yvonne. Her already pallid complexion suggested she

icy demeanor startling Greg and driving

Alex commanded, scarcely

about to protest that her health was none of his concern, but Alex cut her off. “Do

and pale, Candice was inclined

knows you’re here with me for work. Looking like

Candice merely shook her head, insisting weakly, “I’m

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

hospital lobby, Candice trailed Alex to the registration desk,

“Candy…”

cautiously, carrying Peach.

about what she desired. Her mother was expecting her to pay for Peach’s treatment.

a pulsating ache in her head, Candice massaged her

I’ll accompany your mom and sister for the

decline. “You don’t have

was already gratefully accepting Greg’s offer before Candice

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

scoff nearby alerted her

Candice said, “I’ll reimburse your

a wave. “That’s a

aloof response heightened Candice’s unease. She inhaled deeply, looking away in silence.

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her discomfort, asked

her palm and

persisted nonchalantly, “Is

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he was just striking up a

pursed her Ups, choosing

was called, and she stood to enter the