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

in a card game, but Ivor never settled the

boasted about his daughter

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mentioned her boyfriend, who owned a business, implying they could extract the money from her.

had a history of committing minor offenses. They viewed this as a valid chance to make some money. So they

seen an opportunity

surfaced, Greg’s face showed a

was another victim in this

but her complexion had grown

maintained silence and lowered his gaze. His lips were

back, she immediately booked the first available flight to

at Dorrington Airport past 10 PM, where Yana awaited her in

of Candice’s return, Yana volunteered to pick her up. She motioned

suitcase in hand, still in a sour mood. Her

true feelings.

at a perfect time,” Yana commented. “Today is Nadia’s birthday. She was regretting your absence this morning. You’re just in time for the end of

intended to head straight home for rest, she changed her plans and joined Yana for Nadia’s birthday celebration at

awake and

Candice. Nadia’s face brightened and she urged, “Hurry! I’ve been waiting to cut the cake until you all got here. I’ve also called the boss, he should be

about Hanley’s grandfather being in the

the sound of the door announced

“Let’s cut the cake now!” She

sumised Candice, who briefly panicked. Soon, she detected a subtle.

volce

answered, “I just got back. Is your grandfather

he’s currently in the ICU,

song soon overpowered their quiet conversation, forcing them to stop talking.

settled on the flickering candle flames. Her thoughts

before she refocused.

what was on

the party showed little interest in the cake. Once the cake–cutting ceremony was over, they

He chuckled and said, ” It looks like they’ve cleaned out all the food

looked at him attentively.

dinner, didn’t you?” Hanley remarked. “You seem a bit off. Is something troubling you?” Hanley’s perceptiveness was evident.