My Mirror Image

Chapter 0270

The hospital corridor was a hive of activity.

A wave of fear washed over Sonia when she saw Alex’s stoic face, and she held back the words on the verge of her lips. It was the first time she had witnessed such fury in Alex, his intimidating presence keeping others at bay.

Her heart tightened when she remembered Candice’s words. She summoned the courage and said, “Lex…”

Alex turned toward her, his stare plercing.

Sonia was unable to continue under such an unsettling glance. Soon after, she managed to add dryly, “Please calm down.”

Alex’s gaze remained stern as he nodded solemnly, instructing in a deep voice, “The doctor has advised a CT scan. Go ahead.”

Feeling the weight of his scrutiny. Sonia felt her heart was about to pop out of her chest. She left

for the scan, not daring to say more.

In her absence, Greg approached Alex.

Alex’s steely gaze met his and prompted, “What is it?”

Greg cautiously said. “The way you spoke to Candice earlier, wasn’t it too harsh?”

Alex had been blunt, and his words had made Candice’s eyes fill with pain.

Greg hesitated before continuing, “Candice is also injured. I saw her grasping her arm. I s she’s in pain. You speak so harshly, and she is a girl after all.”

Before Greg could finish, Alex interrupted with a frosty tone, “Sympathizing with her?”

Greg hastily clarified, “No, just stating what’s fair.”

“No one needs you to be fair,” Alex sharply dismissed. His expression was icy, the darkness in his eyes and the tightly pressed lips betrayed his foul mood. His attitude was unmistakably callous.

As the evening arrived, so did the results of the police investigation.

The thugs were street criminals from Noxville with strong connections to Ivor. One of them had

dollars from Ivor in a card game,

demanded payment, Ivor had boasted about his daughter in

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owned a business, implying they could

committing minor offenses. They viewed this as a valid chance to

had seen an

truth surfaced, Greg’s face

Candice was another victim in this situation.

refrained from mentioning Sonia, but her complexion had

maintained silence and lowered his gaze. His lips were tightly pressed

immediately booked the first available flight to Dorrington. She was now on her way back.

Airport past 10 PM, where

been informed of Candice’s return, Yana volunteered to pick her up. She motioned to Candice and said,

over with the suitcase in hand, still in a sour mood. Her

true feelings.

She was regretting your absence this morning. You’re

changed her plans and joined Yana for Nadia’s birthday

awake and a

and she urged, “Hurry! I’ve been waiting to cut the cake until you

Yana mentioning over the phone about Hanley’s grandfather being in the hospital, necessitating Hanley’s

Nadia finished, the sound of the door announced

gathered. “Let’s cut the

sudden darkness sumised Candice, who briefly panicked. Soon, she

nearby and heard Hanley’s low volce say, “When did you

got back. Is your

the ICU, Hanley confirmed..

quiet conversation, forcing them to stop talking.

flickering candle

she

found herself unsure about what was on her mind.

adults at the party showed little interest in the cake. Once the cake–cutting ceremony was over, they casually dispersed into smaller

the villa, Hanley presented Candice with a slice of cake. He chuckled and said, ” It looks like they’ve cleaned out all the food inside. This will have to suffice.”

looked at him

you?” Hanley remarked. “You seem a bit