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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?”

lodged in her throat, leaving her unable to

“Candy!”

Yvonne approached her in a panic, with Peach in her embrace.

head. Could

felt overwhelmed by Yvonne’s loud voice,

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repeatedly, Candice felt as though

to stand and leaned slightly

hoarsely told Yvonne,

retorted, concerned, “But that money is

at Yvonne. Her already pallid complexion suggested she

brows and icy demeanor startling Greg and driving him to believe Alex was upset about running into his

see the doctor,” Alex commanded,

about to protest that her health was none of his concern, but Alex cut her off. “Do you need me to carry you there myself?”

drained and pale, Candice

me for work. Looking like this, are you implying I’ve treated you

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

her. His tone left no room for debate, declaring, “I don’t want to repeat myself.”

trailed Alex to the registration desk, patiently

“Candy…”

approached cautiously, carrying

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

head, Candice massaged her brows,

accompany

trying to decline. “You don’t

Greg’s offer before

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

soft scoff nearby alerted her

said, “I’ll reimburse your friend for the medical

with a wave. “That’s a

heightened Candice’s unease. She inhaled deeply, looking

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to her discomfort,

pinched her palm and responded

persisted nonchalantly, “Is

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that he was just striking up a conversation.

pursed her Ups,

she stood to