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

card game, but Ivor never settled

payment, Ivor had boasted about his

+15 BONOS

boyfriend, who owned a business, implying they could extract the

as a valid chance to make some money. So they

had seen

face showed a mixture of emotions.

Alex and said, “Lex, this time you were too harsh. Candice was another victim in this situation. You’ve completely misjudged her, and it’s no surprise she

from mentioning Sonia, but her

lowered his gaze. His lips were tightly pressed together. and his indifferent attitude

was unaware of these revelations. After getting back, she immediately booked the first available flight to Dorrington. She was now on her way

Dorrington Airport past 10 PM, where Yana awaited her in the arrivals hall.

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

over with the suitcase in hand, still in a sour mood. Her makeup skillfully hid her

true feelings.

Nadia’s birthday. She was regretting your absence this morning. You’re just in

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

with everyone awake and

“Hurry! I’ve been waiting to cut the cake until you all got here. I’ve also called the boss, he should be returning shortly.”

Hanley’s grandfather being

Nadia finished, the sound of the door

“Let’s cut the cake

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

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

just got back. Is your grandfather

currently in the ICU,

soon overpowered their quiet conversation,

on the flickering candle flames. Her thoughts

before she refocused.

about what was on

Once the cake–cutting ceremony was over, they casually

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

at

didn’t you?” Hanley remarked. “You seem a bit off. Is something troubling you?”