My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 537

Candice felt a bit more relief as she observed the change in Alex's expression.

She retrieved her phone and picked up Ellis, watching her toddle around as she practiced walking. The thick carpet in Alex's home provided a soft landing in case of any falls.

It took Alex some time to accept that Ellis seemed to prefer calling a dog "daddy" over him. He stood up quietly and asked, "What would you like for dinner?"

Candice replied that anything would do, but Alex was determined to impress her. Over the next two days, he prepared various dishes, ensuring that the soup he made for Candice and Ellis's baby food was different each time.

Alex seemed to have a knack for capturing Ellis's appetite perfectly. As mealtime approached, Ellis would head to the dining table, grab her spoon, and wait patiently for the meal to start.

Candice noticed that all the dishes Alex prepared were to her liking.

However, one thing remained unchanged. Alex's persistence in teaching Ellis to call him "daddy". He continued mixing several languages but stubbornly avoided showing her the cartoon with the dogs.

With Alex keeping the little one entertained, Candice found herself with more time to focus on work.

During this period, she discovered Ellis's talent for languages.

Gradually, Alex seemed to notice this too, and he started using various languages in his conversations with Ellis.

At times, Candice felt as if Alex was genuinely becoming a part of Ellis's upbringing.

Her phone interrupted her thoughts, and she saw it was Hanley calling.

"I just saw the news. How are you?" he asked, concerned about the stalker situation near Candice's home.

Candice reassured him, saying, "Everything's fine. Haven't heard anything new these past few days."

"That's good to hear," Hanley's voice sounded a bit rough as he continued, "I was worried you might be frightened and was considering coming over."

Candice responded quickly, "You really don't need to."

After a brief pause, she continued, "Nadia informed me that you're overburdened with work. Don't waste your time; everything's fine here."

Hanley chuckled softly, almost teasingly, "I thought you didn't want me to visit."

Taken aback, Candice glanced out at the expansive rose garden, her thoughts swirling.

Suddenly, the door swung open, and Ellis toddled in, calling out for her mother. Alex trailed behind, holding onto her clothes to keep her steady.

Candice quickly excused herself from Hanley and ended the call.

She turned to Ellis, who had already plopped down on the floor, playing with her fingers.

Alex lifted her onto the bed, then casually asked, "Who were you talking to just now? Hanley?"

Candice shot him a sideways glance, replying, "Do I need to report to you?"

Alex informed her, "Sieg just called. He mentioned that Oscar has gone missing."

She questioned, "And why is that relevant to me?"

"I'm just letting you know," Alex's voice was deep and soothing. He continued earnestly, "They say an apology needs to be genuine. I didn't understand that before, but I realize it now, and I'll make it right."

Listening to his words, Candice fell silent for a moment before responding, "Sieg really can't stand me. If he knew you were using his words to inform me, he'd probably want to throttle me."

Alex frowned slightly, "He wouldn't."