My Mirror Image

Chapter 0207

Joe’s operation was set for early Friday morning.

Unable to sleep, Candice arrived at the hospital in the middle of the night, choosing to stay by her grandfather’s side.

Dr. Sui had repeatedly warned her about not having unrealistic expectations due to Joe’s deteriorating health and increased risk factors.

Candice was aware of this, yet she also recognized her grandfather’s desire not to live his remaining days in a state of confusion.

She found Joe still asleep upon reaching the ward. Not wanting to disturb his rest, Candice waited

outside the room.

Joe woke up around six in the morning, with his surgery being the first on the schedule.

Due to the anesthesia, he had been fasting since the evening before. Candice, keeping her

composure, moistened his lips with a cotton swab dipped in water.

Looking into her grandfather’s clouded, weary eyes, she offered a soft smile and whispered

reassurances. “Don’t worry. Dr. Sui is highly skilled. Just sleep, and it will all be over soon.”

Her grandfather struggled to speak to her but managed to say with difficulty, “Don’t…worry.”

Stunned, Candice masked the emotions in her eyes. She lowered her eyes, gently squeezed his

hand, and brought out a talisman. “Look, I brought you a talisman,” she said, holding it up to Joe.

Her eyes reddened, but she fought back her emotions, not letting them show.

Joe seemed to sense her emotional state. He gently touched the talisman, and his lips moved

silently.

The surgery was expected to last five to six hours. Candice was taken to the waiting area outside the operating room.

surgery, Candice received a call from Hanley. She stood in the waiting area, fixated on the operating room

through. “Has Joe entered

vigil and had intended to

him back.

now.” Candice responded.

“Joe can eat regular food

prepare some soup for him post–surgery?”

detail, replied thoughtfully, “I’ll give Mrs. Jenkins the

have

matters, providing a distraction for Candice

his

group was abuzz with everyone worried about Candice’s situation.

phone aside. Her attention returned to the operating

mix of anxiety and apprehension in her

suffocating, as if devoid of

that the doctor might need her, Candice dared not leave.

center asking her to pack

moved to

things. Afterwards, she walked

about his condition, and ran into Helen.

and occupied with her own paperwork.

realized that Helene must also be a resident patient.

when she saw Helen, surprised at her presence

concern

to one of disgust

quite the character,” she said coldly. “I hear your grandfather is also here. What are you trying to do? You see us here, and suddenly have no regard

gave Helen a cold glance and chose not to respond. Her focus was on

Helen’s irritation grew as she saw Candice’s indifference.

as she looked at

the facade? Didn’t you get Alex to pull strings for you? I have no idea what shady tactics your used, but since you’ve benefited, stop acting like you’re

pride in being a member of high society and being educated,

behavior was vicious.

at Helen. “Mrs. Elysian, I suggest you