My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 42

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After Sieg’s comment, everyone’s attention shifted to Candice.

Alex’s statement had inadvertently embarrassed Candice, making it sound like she was eager to kiss him.

Sieg continued to ask, “Jack is still here. Are you not going to respect Jack?”

Candice’s fingers tensed around her cup’s rim. She was about to respond when Jackson stepped in, “Sieg, enough. Candy’s been swamped with work, and she doesn’t handle alcohol well. I’ll take her drinks for her.”

“Exactly. We’re here to enjoy ourselves. It’s enough to just drink and be merry.”

Marc, who had been silent, now intervened to ease the tension. He filled his glass and toasted, “Jack, I’ll join you in this one.”

With Jackson and Marc defusing the situation, Sieg backed off.

Once Jackson had downed his drinks, they moved on to another game.

Candice noticed Jackson’s neck turning red. She felt bad about it and apologized, “I’m sorry.”

The group was daring in their game, and the alcohol was strong. After Jackson’s three shots, they persuaded him to have two more.

Squinting, he leaned back on the sofa and told Candice, “It looks like you’ll definitely have to drive me home.”

Though the party was meant to continue late, with Jackson intoxicated, Candice left with him.

Candice steadied Jackson, preventing him from stumbling, as they passed Alex and Sonia.

She caught Sonia whispering something to Alex at a volume audible to the two of them.

After assisting Jackson into the car, Candice realized she had forgotten her phone in the private room.

Jackson, rubbing his temples in the passenger seat, retained his courteous nature despite his inebriation. He spoke softly, “I’ll wait here; go get your phone.”

On her return to the room, she found the party even more animated.

Unnoticed in her entry, with dim lights and someone singing into a microphone, Candice, struggling with mild night blindness, carefully navigated to her previous spot.

Then, she overheard Sieg questioning Alex, “Did you really not want to kiss Candice, or was it out of consideration for Sonia?”

With Sonia apparently away, Sieg dared to pose such a query.

Candice, finding her phone, heard Alex’s indifferent reply. “No considerations. I simply lost interest. I’ve grown weary of her after being with her for so long.”

She stopped breathing. She then quietly retrieved her phone before attempting to leave discreetly.

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Unexpectedly, she collided with someone head-on. The person gasped and staggered back.

Marc, startled, questioned, “What are you still doing here? I thought you left?”

“I forgot my phone,” Candice explained. “It’s hard for me to see here.”

Marc, processing the situation, then asked, “Is your vision not good?”

“I have slight night blindness,” she admitted.

“Let me help you out; it’s pretty dark in here,” Marc-offered to guide Candice out.

Once outside, with Marc’s help, Candice paused at the entrance of the bar before heading back to Jackson.

Noticing her pale expression, Jackson expressed concern. “You don’t look well. Are you okay?”

Candice shook her head and said, “I think the loudness inside is giving me a headache.”

She sounded strained. Jackson, studying her face, remained silent. He offered her a water bottle, suggesting. Take a break before we leave.”

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