My Mirror Image

Chapter 0260
It was as if Peach had been holding back for a long time. She couldn’t stop crying. She was
receiving a blood transfusion, but now because of her movement there was blood flowing back through the infusion tube.
Candice’s attention was still on what Peach had just said. Her mind was in disarray as she stared at her. “Repeat what you just
said.”
Peach sobbed, her eyes, now red, fixed on Candice. Her small face, once round, now seemed like a bag of bones after who
knows what Yvonne had done. Her cheekbones protruded, emphasizing her large and round eyes.
Candice sighed internally, reaching out to pat Peach’s head. “Don’t be afraid. Just say whatever you know.”
Peach was young and already frightened by the things she was holding back. Although she had not interacted much with
Candice, she had been subtly influenced by Yvonne’s indoctrination, forming the idea that Candice was a good older sister.
That was why, upon seeing Candice, she burst into tears.
“No, Daddy didn’t want to take Grandpa for a walk. That day, I saw Daddy and Grandpa arguing. When Daddy got angry, he hit
Grandpa, just like how he usually hits me. Then, Grandpa’s face
mask fell off.”
Candice stared at Peach in horror, shocked.
There were surveillance cameras in the hospital, but they were usually limited to public areas like corridors. In patient rooms, to
protect privacy, there generally were no cameras.
The evidence against Ivor was mainly based on his own guilty testimonies, Yvonne’s tacit acknowledgement, and various
previous criminal records. There was no actual surveillance footage in the patient room. But now, Peach’s words undoubtedly
once again confirmed Ivor’s
actions.
A chill ran through Candice’s heart, and a hint of fierceness flashed in her eyes. She closed her eyes, trying to suppress her
feelings.

Candice lowered her head, noticing Peach’s hand. She called a nurse to attend to it and then left
the hospital room.
Greg was waiting outside for her. “Lex just called. Let’s have dinner together tonight. Things on his end are quite troublesome
too.”
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Ivor had given Alex’s Information to some unscrupulous people in Noxville. It was unclear what Ivor had told them, but they were
constantly harassing Alex. Furthermore, the impact had reached Aether’s branch in Noxville.
They were local thugs, troublesome and shameless, causing endless annoyance. Even though the police had been contacted,
Alex had still had to come over personally.
Candice was well aware that all of this was a mess left behind by Ivor, and she had to take
responsibility.
She followed Greg to the doctor’s office. The doctor remembered her. When Candice visited Noxville previously, she had asked
the doctor for help for protection from Yvonne.
Dr. Lenox handed over some documents to her. “Peach’s condition isn’t too good. The best course of action is to continue with
hospitalization, but her family is not around right now. So, I need to ask about your future plans.”
Peach had been directly brought back to the hospital by the Dorrington police, reportedly at her
own request, so the doctors were aware of her situation.

“Just keep it the same as before. Continue the treatment,” Candice said.
“But-” Dr. Lenox frowned, as if he wanted to say something more.
Candice hesitated for a moment. “I will arrange for a caregiver to take care of her. The usual treatment can follow your standard
procedures. I will cover the medical expenses, but I am usually in Dorrington and cannot come to Noxville at the drop of a hat, so
please take good care
of her.”
This was already the biggest concession Candice could make within the bounds of reason. She could not bring herself to truly
abandon Peach, given their blood relationship. However, she could not personally take care of her either. It was beyond her.
Having stated her intentions clearly. Dr. Lenox had no further questions.
Greg, however, hesitated for a moment before saying. “Regarding Peach’s medical expenses, our
foundation can also take care of it.”
He looked at Candice. He knew she still owed money to Alex. It was not as if she had to pay
Peach’s medical expenses herself.
Nodding at the offer, she said, “Thank you for your help.”
After leaving the hospital, Candice’s mood was poor. She brooded on Peach’s words until she got
Into the car Greg. Even then, her expression remained somber.

Alex and Sonia had booked a hotel in the city center, so the agreed–upon meeting place was there.
Upon arriving at the hotel, dark clouds gathered in the sky, indicating an imminent downpour.
Following Greg inside, Candice looked up to see Sonia leaning close to Alex, whispering something.
Alex’s profile remained stern, nodding occasionally in response to Sonia’s words.
“Seriously, I rushed all over the entire afternoon, and thought you guys invited me for some good food, but turns out it’s just to
show off your love?” Greg pretended to be disgruntled.
Alex raised a brow, looking at him and said with a drawl, “Is everything sorted out?”
Greg replied vaguely, “I’ll inform them in due time. Taking care of Candice’s sister is not a difficult task. She already meets the
criteria.”
Alex was stunned for a moment. “Who asked you about that?” he asked emotionlessly. He frowned slightly, his expression
turning cold, and a hint of displeasure emerged. “Did you find the things I asked you to find before?”
Greg suddenly realized Alex’s meaning. “It’s been taken care of a long time ago. I’ll bring it over
tomorrow.”
As they chatted among themselves, Candice stood at the side, pursing her lips. She had been lost in thought about Peach’s
situation, and it did not register that Alex would not casually invite her to
dinner for no reason.
“Candice, why don’t you take a seat?” Sonia smiled at her broadly. “Although Lex said we’re having a simple dinner tonight, just
catching up with Greg. But you know him too. Don’t be so
formal.”
This further confirmed that Alex indeed had not invited her tonight. She had misunderstood the situation and followed Greg over.
Candice pursed her lips. “I’m sorry. I just remembered I have something to attend to, so I have to
leave.”

“Is it about your sister?” Sonia raised an eyebrow, looking at Candice with a hint of pity. “I heard from Greg that the girl is quite
pitiful. Candice, you should spend more time with her. After all, her parents are quite unreasonable. I even advised Mrs. Dawson
to be more open–minded earlier, but I didn’t expect such an incident to occur.”
Candice’s footsteps halted, and she looked back at Sonia with a slightly darkened expression.
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It was not surprising that Sonia knew these things, but what did she just say? She advised Yvonne?
Candice did not know when Sonia and Yvonne had become so close, but suddenly, certain details. that she had previously
overlooked flashed into her mind.
Previously. Yvonne had mentioned that Sonia had told her that if Candice left Aether, she could receive compensation. It was the
reason Yvonne created a scene at Aether.
There was also the time in Stugan City when Yvonne had subconsciously looked at Sonia.
And during her grandfather’s hospitalization, she had encountered Sonia at the hospital.
Candice’s mind suddenly quieted, and she looked at Sonia, who wore a faint smile on her face, and Candice’s gaze deepened.