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Chapter 0209

ICU visiting times were scheduled for the afternoon, and with Joe having just undergone surgery. visits were currently prohibited to minimize risk of infection.

Having dealt with all necessary formalities, Candice found herself with nothing much to do. She had intended to spend another night at the hospital, but to her surprise. Yana appeared that

evening.

Yana didn’t forgo her high heels, even for a hospital visit. She was short, and she claimed they

gave her a more commanding presence.

As soon as Yana arrived, she frowned at Candice and said. “You look awful. No wonder Hanley

sent me to take you out to eat.”

Candice felt her face. “I’m fine.” she said softly.

“You’re anything but fine. You look worn out,” Yana said, shaking her head. “Have you eaten

dinner?”

In her worry about her grandfather’s operation, Candice hadn’t eaten anything all day.

“Unbelievable, both of you,” Yana said under her breath.

She firmly grasped Candice’s hand. “Let’s go for dinner. You can’t visit your grandpa now, so it’s better to take care of yourself. Don’t run yourself down to the point of needing care when he gets

better.”

Candice allowed Yana to guide her, recognizing the wisdom in her words.

Yana was used to luxury. She wasn’t impressed by the modest restaurants near the hospital so she drove Candice to a commercial district in the city center.

They entered a Mexican restaurant. Yana cheerfully mentioned. “This is a friend’s place, just opened yesterday.”

Candice wasn’t particular about food and left the decisions to Yana.

While they waited for their order, Yana’s phone buzzed on the table. Glancing at it, she clicked her tongue and grumbled, “What’s with Sieg, always bugging me these days?”

up and asked, “What

this weekend. Who in

commented, rolling her

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she didn’t particularly

started, recalling the first time she met Candice with Hanley. “My family set up a blind date for me with Alex. He’s

watched Candice’s reaction as she spoke. She was aware of the conflict between Candice. Alex, and Sieg, having heard about it from

of Candice’s history with Alex, a fact that had initially surprised her, but

to her sincere

would try harder to win Candice’s heart.

to withhold her thoughts. She felt compelled to explain to Candice, especially because she had already asked

woman, a remark she regretted and wanted to

She simply nodded and acknowledged, “Alex is

elders prefer.”

believed Alex was exceptional

Helen had been adamantly opposed to Candice

son with someone of

sees him as a suitable partner. Suitable? Hardly. That man is a jerk, nowhere near

constant chatter in silence, contributing little to

herself.

head back to the hospital, but Yana forcibly guided

her back to the villa.

she received a phone call after dropping her

came

returned from the

you who sent Yana to

“I intended to visit this afternoon

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see, it wasn’t necessary to bother you,” Candice replied. She walked in.

greeted Nadia and others gathered in the living room before retiring to her room for

some rest.

the living room after

was somewhat startled. “Is everything okay with Candice?

bit before answering, “She’s probably just tired.”

her nighttime routine but couldn’t sleep. Her mind was blank. She stared into