Chapter 259


    To be fair, Hanley looked quite handsome. Unlike the aristocratic and aloof demeanor of Alex, Hanley


    had fair skin, profound facial features, and a pair of peach–blossom eyes that naturally exuded a hint of


    emotion. However, his straight and high nose bridge gave him no trace of


    femininity.


    Candice nced at him and quickly averted her gaze. She had no energy to dwell on such matters


    now.


    Her voice was light, “It’s not that I don’t trust you, but I feel that I shouldn’t trouble you with these


    matters anymore, Hanley. As a friend, you’ve already helped me a lot.”


    Hanley’s gaze paused. The summer evening carried a dry atmosphere, and he slightly pursed his lips


    before lowering his eyes to Candice. “I don’t want=”


    “Hanley,” She interrupted him and looked into the distance. “I have a flight tomorrow morning. I’ll go


    back to pack my things, and I’ll try to return by Monday.”


    She didn’t wait for his reaction and left.


    When Yana came out, she happened to see Candice’s slender figure. She patted Hanley’s shoulder


    carelessly, consoling him, “Don’t worry, give her some time. After all, such a big thing. just happened at


    home; she must be preupied.”


    When Hanley turned his eyes slightly, he gazed deeply at Yana.


    She was startled, hastily saying, “I didn’t hear anything just now. I was just passing by, just


    passing by.”


    She smiled and was about to turn around, but after walking a few steps, she stopped, sighed, and


    looked at him.


    After thinking for a moment, she said, “Although your courage ismendable, the timing is not right.


    Don’t be in such a hurry. You were able to hold back before, so why can’t you do the same now?


    Building a rtionship is like slowly turning up the heat on a pot of water. The changes are subtle,


    gradual, and before you know it, you’re fully immersed in the warmth of love…”


    Hanley raised his eyebrows mockingly as he said, “Like you and Mason? The water hasn’t boiled


    yet, and the water was spilled?”


    Yana shut her mouth and directly returned to the vi.


    In truth, Candice didn’t have much to pack–just a suitcase with a few changes of clothes and some


    medication.


    She didn’t want to get involved in Peach’s affairs, but Greg had mentioned that they couldn’t reach


    Peach’s family. Moreover, she couldn’t let Peach take the me for what Ivor and Yvonne had


    done.


    Silently packing her things, Candice went to the airport early the next morning.


    She and Alex didn’t speak much on the way until they arrived at Noxville Airport.


    As Candice followed Alex, she saw a couple of figures in the distance–Greg and Sonia.


    Sonia had imed to be on a business trip, so Candice hadn’t expected her toe to Noxville.


    Sonia was surprised to see Candice, and the smile on her face faded slightly. She took the


    initiative to greet Alex, holding his arm as she stared straight at Candice.


    *Candice, howe you’re in Noxville? Aren’t your uncle and aunt still in Dorrington City?” She knew


    very well about the things Ivor and Yvonne had done, so her words carried a hint of irony.


    Candice didn’t bother spending any time with her. She looked at Greg and said, “Mr. Munoz, I’m sorry


    to trouble you with the hospital issues. I’d like to know the current situation.”


    “I’vemunicated with the doctor over there and arranged for Peach to be admitted for


    treatment. However, you’ll have tomunicate with them yourself for the follow–up. After all, I’m


    not a family member.”


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    Candice nodded with a somewhat serious expression.


    Sonia, holding Alex’s arm, seemed to be quite unhappy about Candiceing along with Alex.


    Asserting her authority, she said, “Alex, you didn’t tell me that Candice woulde with you. If I


    had known, I would have booked a room for her in advance. It’s the weekend now, and hotels are


    in high demand. It might be difficult.”


    Before Alex could speak, Candice intervened. “I won’t be staying with you. I have other matters to


    attend to.”


    Alex lowered his gaze at her, and Candice caught his eye. She smiled and said, “Just message me


    when you need anything; I’m ready to cooperate at any time.”


    Sonia interjected. “What kind of riddle are you two ying? What cooperation?”


    Alex calmly responded, “Just handling some troubles.”


    Sonia nodded. She asked Candice. “Is it trouble from your family again?”


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    Whether intentional or not, the tone made people ufortable. However, Candice couldn’t deny It. It


    was indeed the trouble left behind by Ivor and Yvonne.


    Sonia seemed to realize her tone and smiled, saying, “Candice, don’t mind me. I didn’t mean that. I just


    feel a bit sorry for you. If I were you, I might have already copsed. I heard about your grandfather’s


    passing. My condolences.”


    Candice really didn’t want to hear more from Sonia. She whispered, “I’m leaving.”


    Greg walked with her, saying he would apany her to the hospital.


    Sonia, holding Alex, watched the two leaving in front. Seemingly indifferent, she sighed casually,”


    Candice is quite pitiful. But who wouldn’t be unlucky with such a family?”


    She clung to Alex’s arm, her voice soft. “Alex, rest assured, my family is very normal. They won’t


    cause you any trouble.”


    Alex looked down at her, expressionless. Lacking interest, he uttered a vague agreement, not


    indicating which part of her statement he was responding to.


    On the way to the hospital, Greg had already briefed Candice on the situation. After the incident with


    Ivor and Yvonne in Dorrington City, Peach had been kept at the police station.


    She insisted on returning to Noxville, unwilling to stay despite persuasion. In the end, someone


    had to escort her back.


    Candice fell silent. She said, “There’s no one in Dorrington City to take care of her.”


    After Ivor and Yvonne were taken away, with her grandfather’s death, Candice was overwhelmed,


    unable to think about Peach. If it weren’t for Greg’s sudden call, she probably wouldn’t have known that


    Peach had returned to Noxville.


    However, she didn’t me herself. Her rtionship with Peach was not close. Despite spending a lot of


    money on her medical treatment in recent years, it was already a fair deal.


    Now that Ivor had caused the death of her grandfather, Candice couldn’tpletely let go of the


    resentment in her heart. Still, she was just a child, after all, and she couldn’t bring herself to be


    too ruthless.


    Peach was currently staying in arge six–person ward. When Candice entered, she was receiving an


    infusion, a small figure sitting on the bed lost in thought.


    Hearing footsteps, she looked back nkly. Upon seeing Candice, her eyes suddenly turned red.


    Instead of consoling her, Candice sat down in front of her hospital bed and silently watched her.


    In fact, Candice didn’t know what else she could say to Peach. They were half–sisters, but


    Yvonne’s favoritism and twisted education had made it difficult for Candice to get close to her


    younger sister.


    But before she could say anything. Peach started crying.


    Amidst the sobbing, she apologized, “Sister, I’m sorry. I’m too timid. I should have called the


    nurse. I’m sorry, sister, it’s my fault.”


    Candice’s expression changed, “What are you talking about?