My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 209

Chapter 0209 

ICU visiting times were scheduled for the afternoon, and with Joe having just undergone surgery. visits were currently prohibited to minimize risk of infection. 

Having dealt with all necessary formalities, Candice found herself with nothing much to do. She had intended to spend another night at the hospital, but to her surprise. Yana appeared that 

evening. 

Yana didn’t forgo her high heels, even for a hospital visit. She was short, and she claimed they 

gave her a more commanding presence. 

As soon as Yana arrived, she frowned at Candice and said. “You look awful. No wonder Hanley 

sent me to take you out to eat.” 

Candice felt her face. “I’m fine.” she said softly. 

“You’re anything but fine. You look worn out,” Yana said, shaking her head. “Have you eaten 

dinner?” 

In her worry about her grandfather’s operation, Candice hadn’t eaten anything all day. 

“Unbelievable, both of you,” Yana said under her breath. 

She firmly grasped Candice’s hand. “Let’s go for dinner. You can’t visit your grandpa now, so it’s better to take care of yourself. Don’t run yourself down to the point of needing care when he gets 

better.” 

Candice allowed Yana to guide her, recognizing the wisdom in her words. 

Yana was used to luxury. She wasn’t impressed by the modest restaurants near the hospital so she drove Candice to a commercial district in the city center. 

They entered a Mexican restaurant. Yana cheerfully mentioned. “This is a friend’s place, just opened yesterday.” 

Candice wasn’t particular about food and left the decisions to Yana. 

While they waited for their order, Yana’s phone buzzed on the table. Glancing at it, she clicked her tongue and grumbled, “What’s with Sieg, always bugging me these days?” 

Candice glanced up and asked, “What about him?” 

“He invited me to go hiking this weekend. Who in their right mind would go hiking in this heat?” 

Yana commented, rolling her eyes. 

+15 BONOS 

Candice said nothing as she didn’t particularly like or know Sieg well. 

Yana seemed to remember something, looking at Candice with a mix of concern and resolution. I’ve been wanting to explain something,” she started, recalling the first time she met Candice with Hanley. “My family set up a blind date for me with Alex. He’s attractive and appears like an excellent candidate for pleasing my family.” 

Yana watched Candice’s reaction as she spoke. She was aware of the conflict between Candice. Alex, and Sieg, having heard about it from friends. They belonged to the same social circle. 

She was also aware of Candice’s history with Alex, a fact that had initially surprised her, but she 

chose not to mention it due to her sincere fondness for Candice. 

She also hoped Hanley would try harder to win Candice’s heart. 

Yana had a candid disposition, and she struggled to withhold her thoughts. She felt compelled to explain to Candice, especially because she had already asked insensitively whether Candice was 

Alex’s kept woman, a remark she regretted and wanted to apologize for. 

Listening to Yana, Candice showed little reaction. She simply nodded and acknowledged, “Alex is 

the type elders prefer.” 

She had no double meaning. She truly believed Alex was exceptional among his peers. 

It was why Helen had been adamantly opposed to Candice and Alex’s relationship. She had 

always hoped to pair her son with someone of similar social standing, such as Yana. 

Yana pouted and whined, “It seems like you’re the only one who sees him as a suitable partner. Suitable? Hardly. That man is a jerk, nowhere near Hanley’s caliber.” 

Candice listened to Yana’s constant chatter in silence, contributing little to the conversation 

herself. 

Post–dinner, her plan was to head back to the hospital, but Yana forcibly guided her into the car 

and drove her back to the villa. 

Yana quickly departed when she received a phone call after dropping her off. 

Entering the villa, Hanley came to greet her. 

“You’ve returned from the hospital?” 

“Yes,” she replied. “Was it you who sent Yana to the hospital for me?” 

Hanley looked composed and nodded slightly. “I intended to visit this afternoon but was tied up with a work emergency.” 

+15 BONOS 

“I see, it wasn’t necessary to bother you,” Candice replied. She walked in. 

Inside, she greeted Nadia and others gathered in the living room before retiring to her room for 

some rest. 

Hanley trailed into the living room after Candice. 

Nadia was somewhat startled. “Is everything okay with Candice? She seems down.” 

Hanley lowered his gaze, paused for a bit before answering, “She’s probably just tired.” 

Candice was drained. She lay in bed after her nighttime routine but couldn’t sleep. Her mind was blank. She stared into the darkness, unable to think of anything. 

In the early hours, unable to sleep, she decided to organize her belongings. Her house was now fixed and ready for her to move in. 

Later in the day she went to the hospital where Dr. Brooks informed her that Joe had no negative 

responses overnight and was stable. He only needed a few more days in the intensive care unit.