Chapter 260


    It was as if Peach had been holding back for a long time. She couldn’t stop crying. She was


    receiving a blood transfusion, but now because of her movement there was blood flowing back


    through the infusion tube.


    Candice’s attention was still on what Peach had just said. Her mind was in disarray as she stared at


    her. “Repeat what you just said.”


    Peach sobbed, her eyes, now red, fixed on Candice. Her small face, once round, now seemed like


    a bag of bones after who knows what Yvonne had done. Her cheekbones protruded, emphasizing


    herrge and round eyes.


    Candice sighed internally, reaching out to pat Peach’s head. “Don’t be afraid. Just say whatever you


    know.”


    Peach was young and already frightened by the things she was holding back. Although she had not


    interacted much with Candice, she had been subtly influenced by Yvonne’s indoctrination, forming


    the idea that Candice was a good older sister.


    That was why, upon seeing Candice, she burst into tears.


    “No, Daddy didn’t want to take Grandpa for a walk. That day, I saw Daddy and Grandpa arguing.


    When Daddy got angry, he hit Grandpa, just like how he usually hits me. Then, Grandpa’s face


    mask fell off.”


    Candice stared at Peach in horror, shocked.


    There were surveince cameras in the hospital, but they were usually limited to public areas like


    corridors. In patient rooms, to protect privacy, there generally were no cameras.


    The evidence against Ivor was mainly based on his own guilty testimonies, Yvonne’s tacit


    acknowledgement, and various previous criminal records. There was no actual surveince footage


    in the patient room. But now, Peach’s words undoubtedly once again confirmed Ivor’s


    actions.


    A chill ran through Candice’s heart, and a hint of fierceness shed in her eyes. She closed her


    eyes, trying to suppress her feelings.


    Candice lowered her head, noticing Peach’s hand. She called a nurse to attend to it and then left


    the hospital room.


    Greg was waiting outside for her. “Lex just called. Let’s have dinner together tonight. Things on his


    end are quite troublesome too.”


    +15 BONOS


    Ivor had given Alex’s Information to some unscrupulous people in Noxville. It was unclear what Ivor


    had told them, but they were constantly harassing Alex. Furthermore, the impact had reached


    Aether’s branch in Noxville.


    They were local thugs, troublesome and shameless, causing endless annoyance. Even though the


    police had been contacted, Alex had still had toe over personally.


    Candice was well aware that all of this was a mess left behind by Ivor, and she had to take


    responsibility. N?velDrama.Org (C) content.


    She followed Greg to the doctor’s office. The doctor remembered her. When Candice visited


    Noxville previously, she had asked the doctor for help for protection from Yvonne.


    Dr. Lenox handed over some documents to her. “Peach’s condition isn’t too good. The best course


    of action is to continue with hospitalization, but her family is not around right now. So, I need to ask


    about your future ns.”


    Peach had been directly brought back to the hospital by the Dorrington police, reportedly at her


    own request, so the doctors were aware of her situation.


    “Just keep it the same as before. Continue the treatment,” Candice said.


    “But-” Dr. Lenox frowned, as if he wanted to say something more.


    Candice hesitated for a moment. “I will arrange for a caregiver to take care of her. The usual


    treatment can follow your standard procedures. I will cover the medical expenses, but I am usually


    in Dorrington and cannote to Noxville at the drop of a hat, so please take good care


    of her.”


    This was already the biggest concession Candice could make within the bounds of reason. She


    could not bring herself to truly abandon Peach, given their blood rtionship. However, she could


    not personally take care of her either. It was beyond her.


    Having stated her intentions clearly. Dr. Lenox had no further questions.


    Greg, however, hesitated for a moment before saying. “Regarding Peach’s medical expenses, our


    foundation can also take care of it.”


    He looked at Candice. He knew she still owed money to Alex. It was not as if she had to pay


    Peach’s medical expenses herself.


    Nodding at the offer, she said, “Thank you for your help.”


    After leaving the hospital, Candice’s mood was poor. She brooded on Peach’s words until she got


    Into the car Greg. Even then, her expression remained somber.


    Alex and Sonia had booked a hotel in the city center, so the agreed–upon meeting ce was there.


    Upon arriving at the hotel, dark clouds gathered in the sky, indicating an imminent downpour.


    Following Greg inside, Candice looked up to see Sonia leaning close to Alex, whispering


    something.


    Alex’s profile remained stern, nodding asionally in response to Sonia’s words.


    “Seriously, I rushed all over the entire afternoon, and thought you guys invited me for some good


    food, but turns out it’s just to show off your love?” Greg pretended to be disgruntled.


    Alex raised a brow, looking at him and said with a drawl, “Is everything sorted out?”


    Greg replied vaguely, “I’ll inform them in due time. Taking care of Candice’s sister is not a difficult


    task. She already meets the criteria.”


    Alex was stunned for a moment. “Who asked you about that?” he asked emotionlessly. He frowned


    slightly, his expression turning cold, and a hint of displeasure emerged. “Did you find the things I


    asked you to find before?”


    Greg suddenly realized Alex’s meaning. “It’s been taken care of a long time ago. I’ll bring it over


    tomorrow.”


    As they chatted among themselves, Candice stood at the side, pursing her lips. She had been lost


    in thought about Peach’s situation, and it did not register that Alex would not casually invite her to


    dinner for no reason.


    “Candice, why don’t you take a seat?” Sonia smiled at her broadly. “Although Lex said we’re having


    a simple dinner tonight, just catching up with Greg. But you know him too. Don’t be so


    formal.”


    This further confirmed that Alex indeed had not invited her tonight. She had misunderstood the


    situation and followed Greg over.


    Candice pursed her lips. “I’m sorry. I just remembered I have something to attend to, so I have to


    leave.”


    “Is it about your sister?” Sonia raised an eyebrow, looking at Candice with a hint of pity. “I heard


    from Greg that the girl is quite pitiful. Candice, you should spend more time with her. After all, her


    parents are quite unreasonable. I even advised Mrs. Dawson to be more open–minded earlier, but I


    didn’t expect such an incident to ur.”


    Candice’s footsteps halted, and she looked back at Sonia with a slightly darkened expression.


    +15 BONOS


    It was not surprising that Sonia knew these things, but what did she just say? She advised


    Yvonne?


    Candice did not know when Sonia and Yvonne had be so close, but suddenly, certain details.


    that she had previously overlooked shed into her mind.


    Previously. Yvonne had mentioned that Sonia had told her that if Candice left Aether, she could


    receivepensation. It was the reason Yvonne created a scene at Aether.


    There was also the time in Stugan City when Yvonne had subconsciously looked at Sonia.


    And during her grandfather’s hospitalization, she had encountered Sonia at the hospital.


    Candice’s mind suddenly quieted, and she looked at Sonia, who wore a faint smile on her face, and


    Candice’s gaze deepened.