My Mirror Image

Chapter 266

Before they went over, Alex’s phone started ringing. He moved to the side to pick up the call.

Sonia watched him leave and said softly to Candice, “If you’re in a hurry to go to the hospital, you can

go first. I’ll go with Lex later.”

Seeing through her intentions, Candice turned around without any expression and left.

Sonia watched her go and explained to Greg beside her softly. “Peach is Candice’s sister. Even if she’s

angry, she’s still worried. It’s better to let her go first.”

Greg nodded thoughtfully. “True.”

Sonia smiled again, “I’ll wait here with Lex.”

Greg understood her intentions and tapped his forehead. “I’ll go to the hospital with Candice first. Don’t

want to disturb you two lovebirds. You won’t have to show off your affection in front of me again, lest I

feel awkward.”

He turned and left. However, he couldn’t help but mutter to himself. Alex’s little girlfriend’s

possessiveness was quite strong. Sending Candice away was one thing, but she did not want him, an

old man, to stay.

even

Candice arrived at the hospital, and Greg followed him shortly afterward. They greeted each other, and

Greg went to the office first. Candice went to the ward alone.

Peach was getting a blood transfusion again. Her small face had no trace of color, and her lips. were

cracked and peeling. The oversized patient gown hung on her like a sack. When she saw Candice, she

smiled.

“How do you feel today? Do you feel any discomfort?” Candice asked.

Peach shook her head. “No.”

Candice did not mention Yvonne and Peach herself was obedient too, not kicking up a fuss about

wanting her mother. It was just that they weren’t that close, so they did not have much to talk

about.

After Peach told Candice everything last night, she had become her usual quiet self once again.

Candice sat by her side for a while before getting up. “I’m just going to find a doctor and speak

with them.”

With Peach’s sickness, it was certain that she would need to stay in the hospital for a long period of

time. Even if Candice was not particularly concerned, there were still things that had to he

made clear.

She had just walked to the door of the office when she heard Greg’s voice. “We will take responsibility

for Peach Dawson’s medical fees. We will also try our best to cooperate with the

treatment plan.”

Candice frowned and was just about to enter when he spoke some more.

“Our entire foundation committee is quite concerned about this. And as you know, the foundation

committee also Includes the company In Dorrington.”

“That’s only natural,” the doctor replied. “Peach is the first patient the foundation is supporting in mal

bills. Furthermore, It also affects the other people in the foundation committee. We all

know that.”

Candice knocked on the door. Greg turned his head and seeing that it was Candice, his expression

changed. “Why did you come over? Weren’t you supposed to see Peach?”

Candice said, “I heard about the foundation committee. As Peach’s guardian at the moment, I would

like to understand the situation further. Is that all right?”

“Of course it is.” Greg said. “When I go back, I’ll send you a set of detailed Information.”

Candice wanted to stay back to ask the doctor some matters before going back to the ward, so by the

time she returned, Alex and Sonia had already arrived.

Sonia was the only one in the ward. Alex was not to be found.

Sonia sat by Peach’s bed, with her head lowered, peeling fruit. Peach was sitting on the bed with her

small pale face and seeing Candice walk in, her expression became timid.

Hearing the footsteps, Sonia turned back and seeing Candice, she put on a faint smile. “Candice, why

weren’t you in the ward? Peach is so young, what would you do if anything happened?” She passed

over the fruit in her hand to Peach and Peach accepted it after some hesitation.

Sonia smiled at her. “I heard you missed me, so I came to see you. Are you happy?”

Peach looked at Candice and seeing that Candice did not appear displeased, she nodded. “I am.”

Sonia noticed the glance and looked stunned. She turned back to look at Candice, hesitant to speak.

After a while, she seemed to have made up her mind. She frowned slightly and looked at Candice.

“Candice, don’t be so stoic. Children will get scared.”

Candice was somewhat skinny and with the white shirt and black slacks she wore today, she did

appear somewhat serious,

“But Candice, I see that Peach is quite obedient to you. When I give her food or ask her anything. she

looks at you, as it she would not know what to say if you disagree.” Sonia smiled, but it was extremely

take, as it she was wearing a mask.

Candice looked down and said expressionlessly. “All children have heard of Snow White and know that

not everything from strangers should be accepted. The fact that she asks me shows that she has the

awareness of self–preservation.”

Sonia’s smile froze. “That’s rather good.”

Candice hummed an agreement. “It is Indeed good. There are many people who have other intentions,

it is very important to cultivate a sense of safety awareness at a young age.”

Sonia’s face turned pale and the fruit in her hand almost fell. Candice’s words had a deeper meaning.

She bit the corner of her lip, not directly replying, but her expression was not pleasant. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

The sound of footsteps came from the door and a tall, handsome figure appeared by the doorway

of the ward.

Sonia’s gaze flickered for a moment. “Lex, you’re done with work?”

Alex’s gaze stopped on Peach who was lying on the bed before he casually looked away. His

voice was a little deep. “Can we leave now?”

Sonia frowned and looked back at Peach. She originally wanted to hug her and then hesitated. She

looked back at Candice and asked carefully. “Can I hug her, Candice?”

Candice looked back at her. “Why are you asking me?”

Sonia’s expression looked a little forced. She said softly. “I’m worried that you wouldn’t agree. Just like

you said, children don’t have many opinions and what the adults say goes. So, I asked

you.”

Candice’s expression did not change. Sonia sure explained things well. However, who the explanation

was for was obvious without even having to make a guess.

Candice smiled. “I was just saying that she needed to be on guard against bad people. Why are you so

serious? She already said that she likes you. It couldn’t be that you are still a bad person.

right?”

Peach could not understand the conversation between the adults, and watched in a daze. She just

kept quiet, not saying anything.

Sonia sighed. “Candice, it is still better to be gentler in front of children.” She looked at Alex

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seemingly unintentionally and said softly. “Peach has to watch your expression even when talking to

me now. In the future, it will not be too good if she is too introverted.”

Candice narrowed her eyes slightly.

Sonia repeatedly emphasized that Peach was led by her, laying the foundation for others to believe that

what Peach said was just what Candice had told her to say.

Candice looked away. Her head was filled with thoughts. She had really underestimated Sonia before.

In this regard, she was smarter than anyone else.