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Chapter 0300

Alex arrived swiftly. His shoulders were drenched from the downpour, making the severity of the weather clear.

Jessica greeted him with a smile and a wave. “Have you eaten? If not, please join us.”

Glancing down, Alex’s eyes unintentionally swept across Candice. She was silently observing the rain through the window, her expression unreadable.

The sudden downpour had started just before Alex’s arrival, and it had only intensified since. Securing a taxi was always a challenge on rainy days.

Candice had been banned by Hanley and Yana from driving due to her shoulder injury. She had taken a taxi to get here today. Even If she were able to drive, the journey back would pose difficulties. Her vision was poor in the dark, making nighttime driving dangerous.

Inwardly debating her options, Candice had resolved that if returning home proved impossible, she would consider staying at a hotel close by for the evening.

Helen’s stern voice drew her back into the present. “Dinner, really? Is he here for a pickup or to dine?” her comments dripped with sarcasm.

“Helen, be mindful of your words,” Jessica chided softly.

Helen responded flatly. “You’re always trying to be the savior, but you have no idea that you’re feeding other people’s pretexts. Haven’t you noticed that certain individuals have overstayed their

welcome?”

Her comment was unmistakably directed at Candice.

Unfazed by Helen’s harsh words, Candice wondered if this woman thought she was clinging to her son or was it simply her habit to target her? She responded sharply. “I wonder why Mrs. Elysian dislikes Sonia? The similarity in your manner of speaking is striking, both of you are cut from the

same cloth.”

“What are you implying?” Helen hissed quietly.

Candice had formerly held Helen in high regard. When Helen expressed signs of displeasure, she

would swiftly soften her stance to pacify her. However, those days were long gone, the two no longer had anything to do with each other.

Helen was used to dominating others. Every time she saw Candice, she still treated her as if she

was under her influence.

With an icy look, Candice replied calmly. “Can’t Mrs, Elysian get my drift? You and Sonia ep making snarky remarks. Birds of a feather flock together, it seems your son has chosen the perfect daughter–in–law for you.”

not only Helen, but

rising and falling swiftly in rage. She

speak to me

should be at your beck and call, not

cold stare upon her. She

confidently locked eyes with Alex.

gaze was icy and his expression seemingly frosted over, his gaze piercing through

to scrutinize her.

confronted Alex’s stern look, questioning. “Am I

lips were a tight line, silent in response

As far as she

quite real.

guard by Candice’s forthrightness. She paused before

the rain isn’t going to stop anytime soon. Don’t mind your mom, Alex. Join us, if you haven’t had

with a frosty tone. “I

must be hectic, especially with the Quinton

drive you home,” Alex

body had dried into damp patches on his shoulders. With Alex standing between Candice and

it became clear the dinner had concluded, Jessica rose to her feet.

clearly aggravated by Candice’s remarks. Her appetite was spoiled. She grabbed her bag and left in a

Intending to text Hanley to inform him that she would

tonight.

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how do

concerned.

with Jessica, so answered. “I plan to stay at

hotel requires a ten–minute walk, and hailing a cab in this downpour is challenging.”

wait for the rain to ease before heading out,” Candice replied,

can’t Hanley just

carrying a cold

does this have to do with you?” Candice retorted,

darkened. It formed a shadow that

should have

man expecting gratitude

with frustration and irritation