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

Chapter 0552

Candice was not surprised that Darius was in town, because he had mentioned that he would come.

What Candice was surprised at was that he had come to the hospital.

The situation with the Quimby family in Solaris was the talk of the town in their social circle. It was rumored that the second young master of the Quimby family was incompetent and had a gambling problem. He had offended the wrong people, leading to a major crisis for the Quimby family.

Fortunately, the boyfriend of the Quimby's third young lady stepped in during the crisis and stabilized the situation. With his efforts, he had managed to turn the tide for the already failing Quimby family.

Everyone was praising the Quimby family for finding such a good son-in-law, and they all spoke highly of Darius's loyalty and righteousness.

Candice did not know the truth of these rumors, but she was certain that the Quimby family was now completely under Darius's control.

As for the second young master of the Quimby family, Candice had only met him once at a banquet, and her impression of him was not very strong. She just remembered him as a spirited young man.

Of course, these were just fleeting thoughts for Candice. As she pondered with her eyes lowered, Darius had already entered with Bella.

He seemed to be in a good mood, with a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

Candice said, "The sofa is there, please take a seat."

Darius glanced around the ward but did not sit down. Candice noticed that he had been holding Bella's hand the whole time.

She did not know what was happening with Bella either. She looked thin and pale, but not in a sickly way. Candice noticed that she kept biting the bottom of her lip and had a vacant look in her eyes. She asked with lowered eyes, "Miss Quimby, are you feeling unwell? This is a hospital, so you can get checked while you're here."

Darius also looked at Bella. Bella forced a smile and spoke softly, "Thank you, I'm fine. I just didn't rest well last night."

Although Candice could sense something was off, it was Bella's own business. Candice did not ask further and looked at Darius instead.

Darius said, "You can return to the country at the end of the month. Things here are almost settled."

Candice had also wanted to talk to Darius about returning to the country, and now that he had brought it up, she was naturally willing.

"I remember that you're friends with Jackson?" Darius asked casually, but Bella beside him seemed noticeably nervous. Candice did not say anything and Darius continued. "Don't be so nervous. I'm just curious how he managed to steal my things behind my back."

The tone of his words was uncomfortable to hear. Candice frowned and asked,. "Did he offend you?"

Just as Darius was about to speak, Bella stopped him hurriedly. "Darius!"

Darius was slightly stunned.

He tilted his head slightly, looking at Bella, who whispered, "I'm sorry, I just feel a little uncomfortable."

Her complexion was not good. Darius glanced at her and then said to Candice, "Send all of Edmund's information to me, and someone will contact you for the rest of the information."

"I said I wouldn't work anymore after finishing this project."

Darius did not care. "As you wish."

He took Bella and left. Candice watched Bella's stiff figure and frowned subconsciously.

-

Darius led Bella out of the ward building and stopped in front of a clinic downstairs.

Bella looked at the sign indicating a psychotherapist and asked Darius, "Why did you bring me here?"

Darius smiled lightly. "You've been having insomnia these days, so I brought you here to get checked."

Bella tried to pull her hand back, but Darius held it tightly. She could only explain, "I'm fine, I don't need to see a doctor."

Darius looked at her with a gentle smile. "Just listen to me. I'm really worried about you.

"And..." He paused. "You forgot what I told you just now. I don't like you calling me Darius. You should call me—" He coaxed her gently, blinking his eyes and looking at Bella expectantly, with sparkling eyes full of anticipation.

Bella could only go along with his words numbly and said, "Dare."

Darius was satisfied, his eyes filled with affection for Bella. He lowered his head and sighed softly. "Ella, I really don't want you to be unhappy."

Bella lowered her eyes, seemingly looking at something without focus. She murmured, "I'm not unhappy."

-

Alex was watching Ellis play with building blocks. Ellis was brought up every day by Yana now. Yana said it was because Ellis insisted on coming up herself, but if Ellis was allowed to visit, Candice would definitely be in the know.

But she did not stop her.

He could not help but think, perhaps there was still some bit of tenderness in her heart…

The news of Darius visiting Candice was brought to Alex by Sieg. Hearing the news, Alex's expression sank. "What is he doing?"

Darius was a ruthless and extremely cunning and sinister character. Just by looking at his methods against the Quimby family, one could tell that he was like a venomous snake. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Others may not know, but Alex understood. Darius's first target was the Quimby family, and he had bitten the hand that fed him.

However, he was so cunning that he made everyone stand on his side and applaud him.

Even though Candice and he were siblings, deep down, Alex still did not want Candice to have too much contact with such a person.

He was silent for a moment, then wanted to get up.

Sieg asked, "What are you going to do?"

"I'm going to go downstairs."

"Looking for Darius or Candice?" Sieg mocked. "Darius left a long time ago. If you're looking for Candice, what do you want to do with her? Stand at the door of her hospital room and stare blankly, or apologize again?"

"Darius is too dangerous," Alex replied.

"Darius is her brother after all. What right do you have to advise her?" Sieg did not want to push the conversation this far. He and Alex had a longstanding friendship, and he really did not want to see Alex being so tormented over a woman.

It was just a woman. Why the need?

It was not like there were no other women on earth.

Alex remained silent for a moment before speaking in a hoarse voice. "I know I have no right."

He did not have the right to interfere in her life, but he also would not let her be harmed. This was a vow Alex had made to himself before.

Alex was still receiving an IV drip. He called the nurse to stop the drip, then carried Ellis with one hand and left.

In the hospital room, Sieg raised an eyebrow at Alex's actions, chuckling lightly. When he heard Yana's voice at the door, Sieg tilted his chin up at her. "Why are you following them? They're having a family reunion of three."

Yana rolled her eyes at him and walked away.

-

Downstairs, Candice sat on the bed, thinking about Darius. When she heard the sweet voice of Ellis at the door, she thought it was Yana bringing her back. Without turning her head, she asked, "Having fun again?"

The only response was Ellis' giggling. The laughter dispelled some of the heaviness in Candice's heart. She sighed helplessly and turned around. "Did she have too much fun again? If her clothes got wet, you need to change them quickly to avoid catching a cold."

She raised her head and saw Alex.