My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 88

Chapter 0088

Candice had admittedly consumed more alcohol than she could handle.

Her mind was foggy, and she felt a heaviness in her head, her hand shaking as it clung to the corner of Alex’s

shirt.

Alex noticed how she was tugging at his shirt, his tone void of emotion as he commented, “You really can hold your liquor.”

Her eyes began to redden and moisten, washing away her customary poise and calm manner.

“Don’t you hate such socializing?” she questioned softly, her eyelashes quivering slightly.

Alex had his reservations in some aspects, usually staying away from smoking and drinking, only partaking

when strictly necessary.

Having worked closely with him for years, Candice was well-versed in his preferences.

His brows twitched slightly, clearly unconcerned that Candice was still clinging to his shirt.

He scoffed. “You’re so dedicated to your job now?”

Candice felt a tightness in her throat, making her uncomfortable.

She leaned into the swing, and her grip on Alex’s shirt weakened.

Pressing her lips together, she mentioned, “Sonia is here in Stugan too.”

Alex’s eyes narrowed as he questioned, “What about it?”

As Candice looked down, contemplating her next words, a man approached them.

“Mr. Elysian, everyone awaits you inside the villa,” he announced.

Candice’s planned words were cut off. She glanced at Alex, who gave a nod and returned her gaze.

She felt a bit woozy, but thankfully, she had preemptively taken a hangover remedy from the waiter earlier. Even so, her thoughts were slightly clouded.

Grasping what Alex was implying, she steadied herself on the swing and followed him to the villa.

The walkway leading to the villa’s entrance was softly illuminated and decorated with begonias.

Despite being cautious, Candice’s night blindness made it difficult for her to walk steadily, and her alcohol use made it worse.

She proceeded cautiously, taking one step at a time, trying to adapt to the low light.

Alex abruptly halted, catching Candice by surprise as she stumbled into him.

His voice, devoid of warmth, resonated, “Can’t you walk properly?”

Candice, covering her nose, took a step back and gently explained, “I didn’t anticipate you stopping abruptly.”

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He let out a dismissive snort.

In the darkness, his tall figure overshadowed Candice, resembling a great mountain.

With her vision impaired, Candice felt immense pressure around her. She clenched her hand and said, ” Everyone’s waiting for you.”

Attempting to walk past Alex with confidence, she misjudged her step and began to fall.

Her heart raced in panic. She closed her eyes and braced for the impact, but it never came.

Alex had caught her from behind just in time.

Candice’s heart skipped a beat, still coming to terms with what had just happened as Alex drew her close to him.

The shock cleared her head, but her palms felt icy.

Alex gripped her arm strongly, his tone emotionless as he remarked, “Still as reckless as ever.”

Candice intended to respond, but the discomfort in her throat intensified. She opened her mouth a few times but was unable to say anything.

“Scared?” Alex glanced at her, questioning, “Why are you so chicken?”

Candice managed to utter a feeble “I” before Alex released her arm and grabbed her wrist instead.

The lingering warmth on her skin left her momentarily disoriented, yet she quickly recovered, biting her lip. Her voice was hoarse, but she was adamant. “I can walk on my own.”

Alex remained silent. He strode forward, holding her wrist tightly.

She felt uneasy with the proximity and tried to pull away a bit.

His voice, laced with a teasing tone, floated down to her. “You were walking so sluggish before. I almost believed you were blind. What else is there?”

Candice hesitated briefly before quietly clarifying, “I suffer from night blindness. I genuinely can’t see well. It’s not a pretense.”