My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 479

Candice followed Zack into the car and took a moment to explain the conversation with Catherine that had caused people to misunderstand their relationship, but Zack didn't mind. He graciously drove Candice back to the hotel.

Despite the evening's hiccups, Candice did gain something. She had exchanged contact information with Catherine, and they agreed to meet again in South City.

Yana sent her a few videos of Ellis and then asked in the chat, ‘What do you think of Zack?’

Candice didn't overthink it and replied, ‘He's nice.’

‘Shouldn't you consider dating him? We were college classmates, and he's genuinely upright. I haven't seen him involved with any girls. His family is simple—he is an only child, and his parents parents are university professors.’

Messaging felt insufficient, so Yana called Candice directly. "Seriously, Zack is a responsible guy."

Candice sighed. "You're thinking too much. Besides, I'm fine as I am now."

"I just think you two should get to know each other. Next time, I'll arrange for you two to go on a date."

Hearing this, Candice knew Zack probably had no idea about this. She was afraid Yana might tell Zack to do it, so she told her off a few more times. She only hung up after Yana gave her assurance.

Candice was supposed to take the next morning's flight back to South City, but she tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. The rain continued outside, gentle and constant.

Candice's phone buzzed, breaking the silence. She picked it up, finding another message from the mysterious ‘1’ on WhatsApp. ‘In love, you should choose wisely. Not everyone is kind.’

The brief message made Candice incredibly uncomfortable. The self-righteous tone made her suspect it was an awkward middle-aged man with a beer belly behind the words. Suppressing her irritation, she pressed on his profile picture, ready to block the contact.

However, thinking it might be someone influential introduced by some rich lady in South City, she decided to reply coldly, ‘You have no right to pry into my private affairs.’

Ten minutes later, a lone period was the only response. Candice found the person offensive and chose not to engage further. She tossed her phone aside, determined to go to sleep.

Candice took the early flight back to South City. As she walked a few steps, she spotted a tall figure waiting for her.

South City's temperature was a bit warmer than Dorrington. Hanley, clad in a dark gray overcoat, looked remarkably refined. He stood amidst the crowd, his gaze momentarily pausing as he extended a hand to Candice. "Give me your luggage."

Since arriving in South City, Candice hadn't met Hanley often. He was always busy, but he would occasionally drop by South City on business trips and take her out for a meal before leaving again.

Candice had heard from Yana and Nadia that Hanley was facing significant conflicts at home these days, with Hannah still in Dorrington. However, Hanley never mentioned any of this to her. Every time he visited South City, he brought gifts for her and Ellis. These were thoughtful gestures that she appreciated.

Candice walked over, saying, “I didn’t expect to see you. Yana said that you only arrived in South City last night."

"I happened to have some time off, so I came over." Hanley's voice was warm. He seemed more mature now, with his clear features gaining depth. When he smiled, it was like a sudden spring breeze, making his whole demeanor more gentle.