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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?”

and asked, “What about

invited me to go hiking this weekend. Who in their right mind would go hiking in this heat?”

rolling

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didn’t particularly like or

been wanting to explain something,” she started, recalling the first time she met Candice with Hanley. “My family set up a blind date for me with Alex. He’s attractive and appears like an

She was aware of the conflict between Candice. Alex, and Sieg,

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

to her sincere fondness for Candice.

also hoped Hanley would try harder to win

thoughts. She felt compelled to explain to Candice, especially because she had already asked insensitively whether Candice was

regretted and wanted

to Yana, Candice showed little reaction. She simply nodded and acknowledged, “Alex

type elders

truly believed Alex was exceptional among his

had been adamantly opposed to Candice and Alex’s relationship. She

hoped to pair her son with someone

only one who sees him as a suitable partner. Suitable? Hardly. That man is a

constant chatter in silence,

herself.

her plan was to head back to the hospital, but Yana forcibly guided

back to the villa.

departed when she received a phone call after dropping her

came to greet

returned from the hospital?”

sent Yana to the hospital for

intended to visit this afternoon but was

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

the living room before retiring to her room for

some rest.

into the living room after Candice.

startled. “Is everything okay

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

was drained. She lay in bed after her nighttime routine but couldn’t sleep. Her mind was blank. She stared into