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?”

and asked,

to go hiking this weekend. Who in their right mind would

rolling

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particularly

she met Candice with Hanley. “My family set up a blind date for me with

Alex, and Sieg, having heard about it

was also aware of Candice’s history with Alex, a fact

due to

Hanley would try harder to win Candice’s heart.

felt compelled

a remark she regretted and wanted to apologize for.

little reaction. She simply nodded and

type elders

believed Alex was exceptional among his peers.

Helen had been adamantly opposed to Candice and Alex’s

her son with someone of similar social standing,

“It seems like you’re the only one who sees him as a suitable partner. Suitable?

listened to Yana’s constant chatter in silence, contributing little to the conversation

herself.

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

her back to the villa.

when she received a

villa, Hanley came to greet her.

returned from the

you who sent Yana to the hospital for

nodded slightly. “I intended to visit this

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to bother

the living room before retiring to her room

some rest.

living room

“Is everything okay with Candice?

bit before answering, “She’s probably

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