My Mirror Image

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?”

asked, “What about him?”

go hiking this weekend. Who in

commented, rolling her

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she didn’t particularly like

mix of concern and resolution. I’ve 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

Alex, and Sieg, having heard about it from friends. They belonged to the same social circle.

with Alex, a fact that had initially surprised her, but she

due to her sincere fondness

would try harder to win Candice’s heart.

felt compelled to explain to Candice, especially because she had already asked insensitively whether

regretted and wanted

Candice showed little reaction. She simply nodded and

elders

meaning. She truly believed Alex was exceptional

Helen had been adamantly opposed

with someone of similar social standing, such

like you’re the only one who sees him as a suitable partner. Suitable? Hardly. That man is a jerk, nowhere

constant chatter in silence, contributing little

herself.

the hospital, but Yana forcibly guided her into the

her back to

quickly departed when she received a phone call after dropping her

came to greet her.

returned from the

“Was it you who sent Yana to the hospital

to visit this afternoon but was tied

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necessary to bother you,” Candice replied.

others gathered in the living room

some rest.

trailed into the living room after

everything okay with Candice? She seems

bit before

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