My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s)

Chapter 0471

When Yana arrived, Alex had already departed.

She brought a thermos filled with chicken soup, saying, "I learned the recipe and made this especially for you. Drink up. You've gotten so thin lately, and it breaks my heart."

Candice had no appetite. She lowered her gaze and glanced at her phone.

News of her car accident had already spread. Although she didn't have many close friends, many of her clients had sent messages to show their concern.

Among these messages was one from Jessica, asking, "I heard you called the cops?"

Candice didn't respond. Instead, she deleted Jessica's message and turned off her phone screen.

Hanley filed the police report right away following her accident.

Initially, it was just a traffic incident, but Candice had reported someone for maliciously altering her medical records and trying to persuade her to get an abortion.

She wasn't surprised that the investigation would lead to Daniel. His actions had been blatant, almost as if dealing with Candice were a trivial matter, so much so that he didn't even bother to cover his tracks.

Despite this, Daniel was confident, for the Elysians held power and influence. Dealing with such issues was nothing to them.

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"Mrs. Elysian, don't worry. I've talked to my mom's legal advisor; this can be sorted out easily," Nina reassured Helen in the living room of the Elysian Manor.

Nina's voice was gentle as she continued, "As long as the money is right, I believe Candice won't take it any further."

Helen's expression turned sour as she scoffed and slammed her cup onto the coffee table.

She sneered, "If only money could fix everything! What concerns me is that Candice might see this as a chance to reconnect with Alex."

Her tone was serious, a stark contrast to her usual pride and arrogance.

Nina pursed her lips and stayed quiet. She sat beside Helen, playing the role of the obedient future daughter-in-law.

Helen was in a foul mood, but she still looked at Nina and reassured her, "Don't worry. Your marriage with Alex will happen eventually. Regardless, you're the daughter-in-law I've chosen.

"As for Candice, we don't even know whose child she was carrying. If she tries to blame Alex, I'll deal with her! Honestly, women like her think they can climb the social ladder by any means, and I detest such shameless behavior the most!"

With those words, Helen's expression grew even more grim, almost as if she had been reminded of something even more unpleasant.

At the Aether Corporation's branch office, Alex stood by a floor-to-ceiling window.

His tall figure had become thinner over the past few days. His black shirt emphasized a profound sense of loneliness. The low-hanging clouds outside added to the oppressive atmosphere.

Sawyer stood behind him, wanting to remind Alex of an upcoming meeting, but hesitated.

He had seen Alex's demeanor change over the past few days.

Alex's presence in the office during the day and his visits to the hospital at night had transformed his once-cold demeanor into one of solitude. His deep eyes held an unfathomable depth.

The office staff whispered in hushed tones, afraid of upsetting him.

The sudden ring of a phone interrupted his thoughts. Alex answered and quickly hung up. He turned to Sawyer and asked, "Wasn't there a meeting? Why didn't you remind me?"

Sawyer opened his mouth, meeting Alex's bloodshot and somber eyes, but he ultimately stayed silent.

Then, Alex asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "Have you contacted my mother's family?"

Sawyer trembled and hurriedly conveyed what he knew to Alex.

In reality, the Sui family and Alex had been in a standoff, each waiting for the other to yield first. And whoever gave in would surely pay a heavy price.

Sawyer sighed inwardly. His boss could have waited a little longer.

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Candice couldn't walk on her own yet, but she could take a wheelchair for a stroll outside.

Hanley covered her with a thick blanket, his forehead creased with concern. He suggested, "If you feel cold, we can head back inside."

Candice shook her head. Being stuck in the hospital room for two weeks felt suffocating.

She adjusted the blanket over her legs and apologized, "I'm sorry for adding to the company's troubles and leaving Ryan to deal with the Solaris issue alone."

Originally, Candice had planned to handle the Redshade Corporation's project in Solaris, but the car accident had changed those plans, forcing Ryan to take her place.

With her hands wrapped in gauze, Candice struggled to adjust the heavy blanket. Seeing this, Hanley kneeled down in front of her and fixed the blanket snugly around her. Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Their eyes met, and the distance between them seemed to disappear instantly.

Hanley's fresh scent filled the air, masking the hospital's sterile smell.

Candice's skin looked almost translucent in the sunlight. She blinked twice and whispered softly, "Thank you."

Hanley hummed. His gentle gaze fixed on Candice, and he teased with a smile, "Thank me for what?"

Candice's recovery was slower than expected, and her health seemed to be worsening.

Despite Hanley's precautions during her short trip downstairs, Candice still caught a chill.

Now, she was confined to her room with Yana visiting daily to ensure she stayed in bed.

"Hanley may pamper you, but I won't. You're still bedridden yet you dared to go outside and expose yourself to the cold air. Do you even understand what a spring chill can do?" scolded Yana as she sat down beside Candice, letting out a small sigh.

Then, she rested her chin on her hands, looked at Candice, and said, "You're lucky this time. If you had gone down a day later, you might have encountered that jerk."

Unable to keep it in any longer, Yana spilled everything she had been holding back.

Alex was also hospitalized, just one floor below, suffering from stomach bleeding.

After sharing, she cautiously glanced at Candice and said, "I'm telling you this not to upset you but as a reminder not to go downstairs again. You know what he's like and how shameless he can be. It would be really unlucky if he came after you again."

Candice promised, "I won't go downstairs anymore."

The door of the room had been left ajar when Yana entered, but neither of them noticed. As Candice finished speaking, a figure at the doorway froze in place.

Yana had to leave that evening for an engagement.

When she left, a nurse came in to check on Candice.

Remembering a book on the cabinet she wanted to read to pass the time, Candice attempted to get up. However, her recent dressing change made it inconvenient to move.

She frowned, intending to press the call button, but someone entered the room before she could.

It was Alex. With an IV needle still in his hand, he passed her the book from the table without saying a word.

Candice looked at the book but didn't take it.

Noticing her hesitation, his eyes flashed with uncertainty. His voice hoarse, almost breaking, asked, "Is there anything else you need?"

After a long pause, Candice met his gaze and uttered, "Get out."