My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 422

Candice was in the rain. She looked up and met Alex's eye before quickly retracting her gaze. The dense raindrops fell on her, quickly drenching her.

The young girl behind was in a panic, and kept asking Barox if he was in pain. Sawyer helped Barox walk over and said, "Candice, could you open the car door?"

Candice's drooping eyelashes twitched. She whispered, "Thank you," to Alex and swiftly opened the car door, helping Sawyer lift Barox into the car.

There was no need to be coy. Without Alex's permission, Sawyer would not have been able to come over to help. And now that Barox was injured, having Alex's car made things more convenient.

She settled Barox in and was about to get into the backseat from the other side, but Sawyer had already gotten in before her, so she could only walk to the front passenger seat.

Just as she was about to open the car door, the young girl timidly called out to her from behind. "Miss, could you lend me your phone? I'll call my dad to come over. He will compensate you for the medical expenses."

Candice had been so focused on Barox that she had forgotten about the young girl's presence.

She turned around and saw that the raincoat the young girl was wearing was covered in mud, and her blue and white school uniform was also dirty. Her hair and face were also filthy.

Candice hesitated, just about to speak. Alex pushed the door open and got out of the car, reaching her side in a few steps. He glanced down, and Candice instinctively stepped back.

Alex said flatly, "Get in the car, I'll handle this."

Candice looked up at him. Alex's expression was as cold as water, with a slight frown between his eyebrows, and a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

He raised his hand slightly to block in front of Candice and reminded her in a cold voice, "It's raining. If you catch a cold, it would be troublesome."

The rain seemed light, but it was very dense, soaking through clothes quickly. Candice's hair and coat were already wet. As soon as she got into the car, she felt the warmth inside. She pursed her lips and looked out through the window.

Alex's high-end suit was completely exposed to the rain, wet patches covering it. When Candice got into the car, Alex had walked the young girl over to a small sheltered area near to the building entrance. The shelter was narrow, with just enough space for one person, and he stood outside, shielding the young girl from some of the wind and rain as he negotiated with her.

In just a few minutes, he turned around and walked back to the car, his stern eyes softened by the drizzle.

He went straight to the back and knocked on the window, calling Sawyer to get out of the car. "Her family will come over in a while. You stay here with her and wait. After her parents arrive, take her to the hospital to check for injuries."

He turned around, opened the car door, and got in. A burst of moisture came in with him.

He hesitated and asked Candice, "Do you mind if I turn on the heater?"

Candice did not answer. She took out a pack of tissues and handed it to Alex, looking forwards. She said with a faint tone, "Just wipe it off."

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Barox's sprained ankle was not too serious. He just needed some rest. But the wound on his calf was deep and long, requiring stitches.

Candice and Alex waited outside as Barox was stitched up in the emergency room.