My Mirror Image

Chapter 0208

Candice had just reached the operating waiting room when her phone rang.

It was a call from Jackson. His voice was urgent when she answered. “Candy, I’m currently away

on business and just heard about Joe’s operation. How’s everything?”

Candice hadn’t been in contact with Jackson due to her busy schedule. She reassured him.” Everything is under control.”

He added comfortingly, “Don’t worry too much. All’s well that ends well. He’ll pull through.”

Candice thanked Jackson but soon lapsed into silence.

After a moment of reflection, Jackson said, “I’m sorry, Candy. I’m never around when you’re in

trouble.”

“This is something I need to take care of on my own,” Candice said.

“I feel like a bad friend,” Jackson acknowledged bitterly, mentioning his hectic schedule with

family business.

Unsure how to respond, Candice simply told him, “You shouldn’t worry.”

“Just before leaving. I asked Hanley to keep an eye on you. Reach out to him if you need anything. “Jackson advised before ending the call due to his busy schedule.

As the call disconnected, Candice thought she detected a girl’s voice in the background, but she

brushed aside the thought.

Not long after, Candice received a phone call from Yvonne. She declined the call immediately. knowing Yvonne had merely called to ask for money.

Candice spent her morning anxiously in the waiting area, watching for any signs from the

operating room.

opened, and Dr.

at him. Her anxiety was visible to those around her, evident from the sweat on her brow and her white–knuckled grip on the

with dread, fearful of hearing news she couldn’t handle.

noticed her pale complexion. He removed his mask and

surgery for your grandpa, now why the fear? He’s all right,

blinked. She stared at Chad, struggling

his patience wearing

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the surgery, Joe was immediately moved

Brooks met with Candice to go over the details. The surgery was a success, with the blood clot removed and the bridging successful. The focus was now on recovery, avoiding infection,

preoccupied with handling the necessary paperwork. Later, she

hand, was

away,” Dr. Brooks informed her. “Didn’t you see them when

walked in?”

was puzzled, as she thought Alex had already left.

to ponder over it, however, and called Alex

few rings, Alex answered. He sounded relaxed and

What’s up?”

gently bit her lip and whispered, “Is

“Yes.”

have you gone? I’d like to speak with him and thank him for what he did for

care.”

briefly. “He’s scheduled for a flight to

promise

his demeanor cool but

little emotion. After evaluating Alex, he remarked, ” Clearly, your mother

remained stoic. “Nor does she understand

family was rocky, but she

earnestly. “Lex, this is the first time you’ve sought my help.”

silent for a moment. “Her grandfather was an exceptional elder who

deal of

remained silent and looked at Alex with a meaningful gaze.

by his Maybach when Candice

to gather her thoughts before approaching him, her