My Mirror Image

Chapter 0269

Things happened abruptly. Sonia was taken to the hospital for treatment after her clothes were torn and the thug left multiple scratches on her hand.

Given the situation, Candice felt compelled to stay. She accompanied them to the emergency room, where Alex accompanied Sonia inside the examination room while Candice remained

outside.

Candice experienced discomfort at her shoulder where she was bumped.

Just as she was about to head out, Greg asked, uncertainly, “Where are you heading?”

Gently moving her arm, Candice replied, “I’m going to the orthopedic department.”

Unaware of her injury. Greg questioned, “Are you injured too? Why didn’t you mention it earlier?”

Candice’s gaze dropped as she contemplated whether she could have spoken up. Who would she have told? Sonia was preoccupied with her tears, and Alex was busy consoling her. Would her speaking up have made any difference?

Noting Candice’s silence, Greg sighed softly and said, “Lex and I were just leaving the hospital when we heard the sirens. Lex seemed very upset.”

Candice finally responded, “So he suspects that I had a hand in this?”

Greg appeared slightly embarrassed but countered, “Not necessarily.”

However, Alex’s reaction was extremely clear.

Candice internally scoffed at herself, recognizing that even Greg could perceive Alex’s suspicion

of her.

As the examination room door swung open, Candice’s train of thought was disrupted.

Greg quickly stepped forward and asked, concerned, “Is everything all right? How are you feeling?”

and appearing visibly shaken, Sonia shook her head in response. Then she turned

uneasy atmosphere.

glanced between Candice and Alex and began, “Now that everything seems fine, we cant relax. Candice, you should…” He was about to advise Candice to inspect her injuries

side. He had a harsh, frigid countenance.

shortly to investigate the

comment

and frowned, questioning, “Is that a warning?”

her. His dark eyes radiated a

feeling targeted?”

her teeth, suppressing the growing frustration in her

a clear picture of the

against those responsible.”

asked in a soft voice, “What kind of action will be taken against them?”

“We’ve

severity of the situation, ranging

sentencing.”

at the answer. She then gave Candice a fleeting, hesitant glance before quickly averting her eyes. Her look was revealing

confronted Sonia harshly after the cop had left, “What’s with

you suggesting?”

quietly, “I didn’t mean anything. I’m just feeling a

eyes still held an unyielding chill, she probed

About what, exactly?”

reluctance only further implied that she

encounter with the thugs, she had

she addressed Sonia, “You’re fully aware of what just transpired. You’re free to play the victim, and I won’t contest that. However, if you’re attempting to use your act to falsely accuse me, know that I won’t stand for it.”

her at first, but Sonia had standered her with untrue charges, and if she didn’t speak up, others would see her as an easy

bully.

frustration led her to confront Alex directly. Her eyes. typically calm, now unmistakably conveyed her anger. With a firm and clear tone, she told Alex. Mr. Elysian,

of emotional control, and it had been a considerable time since she last lost her composure. Her face reddened

settled on Candice. Known for his reserved demeanor, he rarely expressed his emotions, with only a tinge of pride showing on his face. His towering presence exerted significant pressure on Candice, particularly as he peered down at her with