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

Chapter 0505

After her conversation with Alex, Candice turned away and headed toward her friends, showing no interest in prolonging the pointless drama.

Hanley was waiting nearby. When she reached him, he asked quietly, "Is everything sorted out?"

"Yes," Candice replied calmly as she took Mulberry into her arms. Her voice betrayed no hint of agitation. "Let's go." Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Hanley nodded with a smile, casting a glance back at Alex, who still stood there, observing them with a deep and enigmatic gaze.

He tenderly smoothed Candice's wind-tousled hair before they departed together.

Watching them go, Alex noticed how Hanley adjusted Candice's hair, both of them smiling while his daughter laughed. It was a picture of harmony.

It seemed he was the one left deserving of solitude.

The exchange between Candice and Alex hadn't been pleasant. Despite her outward calmness, Candice couldn't shake off the feeling of impending danger.

Alex's warning about Daniel lingered in her mind, like a lurking snake ready to strike.

Back at the Elysian Manor, everyone was present for their usual family gathering. Despite the internal turmoil between Daniel and Alex, they maintained the facade of familial dignity.

Alex's gaze settled on his parents seated together, finding the situation bitterly ironic.

Daniel sharply demanded, "What's with that expression?"

Alex's demeanor remained cold as he retorted, "Take it however you want."

Daniel erupted in anger, snapping, "You insolent brat!"

Shawn interjected, "That's enough! How can he stay silent after all the terrible things you've done?"

Helen chimed in coldly, "Indeed. Our son should be grateful that his father didn't bring home another illegitimate child. What more could he want?"

Daniel redirected his anger toward Helen, issuing a cold command, "Keep your mouth shut!"

"Why should I stay silent? You're favoring that bastard over your own son. What kind of behavior do you expect from me?" Helen retorted, "You have no shame. Why should I be afraid to speak the truth?"

While outsiders may not have been aware, it was widely known within their social circles that Daniel had sidelined his legitimate son to accommodate his illegitimate child from an affair.

This led to criticism of Daniel's integrity within the Elysian family.

Some had attempted to extract the truth from Helen under the guise of offering support.

Daniel's face flushed with anger at Helen's words. He countered, "Remember, you're an Elysian too! Look at how your son has turned out, yet he conspired against me with outsiders!"

Helen, already seething, responded, "Outsiders? When you and that woman had Oscar in secret, did you consider who the real outsiders were?"

Daniel's hand struck Helen's face, his eyes blazing with fury as he warned, "Watch your words, Helen!"

The slap stunned everyone, leaving Helen momentarily shocked before she lunged at Daniel, grabbing a cup from the coffee table and hurling it at him, regardless of its contents.

The room descended into chaos, filled with Helen's screams and curses. To those who had always seen the couple as dignified and respectful, this scene was unimaginable.

Shawn seemed to age instantly, his face bearing the weight of exhaustion and despair.

Turning to Bruno, he spoke with a weary voice, "Forget it! Take me home."

Bruno swiftly complied, leading Shawn away. As they passed by Alex, Shawn halted, his voice trembling. "Lex, you should leave too. This is their affair, not yours."

Alex simply acknowledged with a nod, his expression devoid of emotion.

Supporting Shawn, they departed without looking back at the turmoil left behind.

Candice later heard about the intense confrontation between Helen and Daniel from Yana.

Yana lamented, "It's all over my mom's social circle. They say the argument was fierce. She hit him hard enough to leave a hole. I thought they might divorce after that, but Mrs. Elysian refused. I don't get why she's holding on. Her husband and his mistress's child teamed up against her, but she still won't leave. Is she doing it to torture herself?"

Candice, busy organizing Ellis's clothes, replied without lifting her gaze, "It's likely not that she doesn't want to, but rather that she can't."

Seeing Oscar grow and mature, it was evident that Daniel had been involved in affairs for some time.

Helen, sharp as she was, couldn't have been oblivious to this.

Moreover, considering Oscar seemed to be around Alex's age, Helen had endured this situation for years. Knowing her character, it likely meant she couldn't divorce.

The reason wasn't difficult to comprehend. Their families were connected through marriage, and Daniel's success in business was partially due to leveraging the Sui family's influence. In return, Helen's family anticipated benefits from the Elysians. Marriages among the wealthy often revolved around mutual interests.

Yana sighed and remarked, "I understand the rationale, but it feels so unjust. That's why I'd rather focus on my career than enter into an arranged marriage."

She was adamant, especially given her lack of enthusiasm for her current marriage prospects. Those potential suitors were unappealing to her, and she wasn't willing to settle for an arranged marriage.

The Elysians drama quickly became the talk of the town, spreading like wildfire.

Thanks to Helen's explosive confrontation, Daniel didn't have the opportunity to cause trouble for Candice.

Seizing the chance, Candice packed her belongings and prepared to leave. She had already booked tickets for a trip abroad, intending to visit her old home in the coming days.

Hanley had returned to South City, leaving Candice to handle everything on her own, including taking care of Ellis amidst the rush.

Upon arriving in the neighborhood, Candice bumped into a former neighbor, who appeared surprised to see her.

"Hey, Candice, when did you get back?" the neighbor greeted her.

"Just arrived," Candice replied.

"Young folks always seem so busy, but it's good you didn't sell the house. It's nice to have a home base here; you can come and go as you please," the neighbor remarked.

Candice hesitated before responding, "I can't stay here anymore. I've rented it out."

"Oh, I see," the neighbor exclaimed, slapping her forehead. "I thought it was one of your relatives since they don't visit often. I even thought it was a family member staying here temporarily. He's quite handsome. A young man, but rather reserved in conversation."