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?”

up and asked, “What about him?”

Who in their right mind

rolling

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particularly

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 excellent

conflict between Candice. Alex, and Sieg, having

history with Alex, a fact that

to mention it due to her sincere fondness for Candice.

also hoped Hanley would try harder

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

kept woman, a remark she regretted and wanted to apologize for.

showed little reaction. She simply nodded and acknowledged,

elders prefer.”

meaning. She truly believed

been adamantly opposed to Candice

son with someone of similar

only one who sees him as a suitable partner. Suitable? Hardly. That man is a jerk, nowhere near Hanley’s caliber.”

in silence,

herself.

was to head back to the hospital, but Yana forcibly

her back to the villa.

a phone call after dropping her

came to greet her.

returned from

she replied. “Was it you who sent Yana to the

“I intended to visit this afternoon but

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wasn’t necessary to bother

the living room before retiring to her room

some rest.

living room after

okay with Candice? She seems

lowered his gaze, paused for a bit before answering, “She’s probably

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