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?”

appearing visibly shaken, Sonia shook her head in response. Then she turned to Candice, hesitant to meet her stare. The tension in the

uneasy atmosphere.

Candice, you should…”

side. He had a harsh, frigid

uncharacteristic coolness, “The cop will arrive shortly to investigate the issue. Those involved are not permitted to

his comment

frowned, questioning, “Is that a

toward her. His dark eyes radiated a cold, stern

feeling targeted?”

gritted her teeth, suppressing the growing frustration

they declared, got a clear picture of the situation. We’ll proceed with our

against those responsible.”

kind of action will be

“We’ve

will depend on the severity of the situation, ranging

sentencing.”

Candice a fleeting, hesitant glance before quickly averting

Sonia harshly after the cop had left, “What’s with your expression? What

you suggesting?”

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

held an unyielding chill, she

About what, exactly?”

only further implied that she had accused Candice of

her encounter with the thugs, she had been seething with anger inside. Sonia’s unwarranted interference only intensified

voice became icy and stern as she addressed Sonia, “You’re fully aware of what just transpired. You’re free to play the victim, and I won’t contest that.

want to argue with 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 target to

bully.

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, before you defend your girlfriend, make sure you’re fully aware of the situation. Don’t just use this

Candice had mastered the art of emotional control, and it had been a considerable time since she last lost her composure. Her face reddened slightly due to

gaze eventually 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