My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 534

Alex had a naturally captivating voice. When he spoke in a softer tone, it was even more pleasing to the ear.

He looked deeply at Candice and shared, "I've partnered with Darius, so I'll be around here more often now."

Candice had already heard about this from Darius, but she hadn't expected Alex to show up in person.

She glanced down and replied quietly, "That's between you two."

She then walked away with Ellis cradled in her arms. The little girl glanced back at Alex and murmured something softly.

Candice didn't bother to listen further. She silently took Ellis home, where she called for the nanny, paid her wages, and asked her to leave.

Mrs. Robinson, being gullible, had let Ellis interact with strangers and even hidden it from Candice.

Candice didn't want someone like that around Ellis, considering the toddler's safety.

As the maid tried to explain while leaving, Candice remained firm.

Mrs. Robinson became a bit upset. She argued, "I just thought it must be tough for Ms. Renault to raise a child alone. Given that man's striking resemblance to Little Mulberry's father, I reasoned... I'm just trying to help you. Growing up in a single-parent household isn't ideal for the child, after all."

Her words made Candice uncomfortable. She simply insisted that the nanny leave.

However, as Candice watched Ellis play on the sofa, she couldn't help but think back to her own childhood.

After her parents' divorce, she lived with her grandfather. The neighbors knew about her

situation, and she could always feel their sympathetic glances.

At that time, Candice felt hurt. She often wondered why she was the only one without parents, but eventually, she stopped dwelling on it.

Yet the scars of sensitivity and lack of love were deeply ingrained in her. It was hard to change at this point in her life.

Ellis remained unaware of her thoughts, happily playing with her toys.

When Candice got to the office the next morning, she spotted Lauren by the door who gave her a wink.

Lauren asked, "Hey, why are you just arriving now?"

Candice asked, "What's up?"

"Someone's been asking for you. He showed up early and has been waiting like a statue ever since."

Candice was taken aback. She followed Lauren inside, and she saw Alex standing at the entrance.

As he noticed Candice, he seemed a bit nervous and said, "Morning."

Candice glanced at him, her face unreadable, and said, "You didn't have to come this early for a handover."

Alex took out a food container and carefully placed it in front of Candice. He explained, "I didn't come for the handover; I brought you breakfast."

Candice didn't even spare a glance at the box. Her tone was icy as she said, "If it's not work-related, don't bother me. This is a workplace, not a hangout spot for random people."

"Candy, I—"

Candice cut him off expressionlessly, "Mr. Elysian, if there's nothing else, please leave."

Alex had to bite back his words. He looked at the food container on the table, then back at Candice. He said, "I'm here to handle something work-related."

His voice softened, "But could you at least eat something first? I made it myself. It's your favorite."

As soon as he finished, Candice turned and entered her office.

Alex took a deep breath and followed her in. He knew he had hurt Candice deeply in the past, and she wouldn't be quick to forgive him. But that was okay; he was willing to take things slow.

Candice watched Alex enter her office. She felt composed, but she made it clear that aside from work, she didn't want to engage with him. Her demeanor was both distant and firm.