As soon as Candice opened the door, she saw Alex standing outside, holding a phone ready to make a call.The moment the door opened, he saw Candice looking somewhat dazed. Alex said, "I knocked on the door and no one answered. Your phone was off, so I was about to call the front desk."Candice didn
Alex watched quietly as Candice entered the room and approached the desk. She had been here so many times that she knew the way without even thinking about it.On the desk were two contracts. When Candice read them, she was shocked and abruptly looked up at Alex.One contract involved transferring
As soon as the elevator doors opened, Alex appeared, and Candice locked eyes with him."Grandpa just called. Little Mulberry is causing a scene. She's looking for you," Alex informed her.During the ride back, Alex didn't mention the contract again. He knew he might have pushed too hard, but he coul
Alex noticed that Candice seemed hesitant to chat with him. Just as he was about to leave, he heard Ellis whimpering. The little girl had just woken up from her nap in the car.Before Alex could exit, Ellis clung to him once more. Even though Ellis had been sticking to Candice at Shawn’s place, no
Alex followed Edward to the obstetrics and gynecology department, where he saw pregnant women with big bellies waiting in the hallways. Many of them had family or husbands by their side.Sitting there, Alex's thoughts drifted to Candice and her prenatal check-ups.He imagined Candice walking slowly
After finishing their meal, Ellis frowned unhappily because she still couldn't have the cotton candy she wanted so badly. She threw a small tantrum, refusing to leave and insisting on going to the nearby mall to play.Ellis was getting older and didn't like being carried all the time; she preferred
When Candice got Shawn's call, she was just about to sit down for dinner.After a moment of consideration, she agreed to bring Ellis over.Ellis's birthday was coming up in August, just two weeks away. Candice preferred keeping the celebration simple, with only close friends and some photos.However
Alex held Ellis in his arms, his expression thoughtful as he watched Candice put away her phone and agree with a calm nod.Seeing her composed demeanor, Alex's brows creased slightly, and his expression grew more complicated. He pressed his lips together firmly, a hint of tension in his features.As
After moving to Marina Bay Villa, Alex almost never worked overtime. Every day, he would appear at Ya Development, waiting for Candice to get off work. As for the BMW he gave Candice, it was left mostly unused.The few ladies in the company were familiar with Alex and were extremely envious of Candi
For the next few days, Candice brought lunch to Alex, even though it was all prepared by Alex.Candice found it a bit bothersome, but Alex seemed to enjoy it. It just so happened that both she and Yana had been meeting clients in the same area lately, so it was convenient to fulfill Alex's little wi
Alex mentioned someone having their eyes on him, and Candice hadn’t thought much about it at first. But later, she realized it was true when she saw a photo Kayla sent her. It showed a young, pretty woman with Sawyer, who seemed quite respectful toward her. What caught Candice's attention the most
Alex's expression was gloomy as he stared at the necklace. "What’s with this gift? She’s a kid. What if she swallows it? It's a choking hazard! Let’s return it."Candice calmly took the necklace and placed it back in the box. She said to Ellis, "We'll give it to you when you grow up."Ellis, innocen
When Sieg called Alex to invite him for a drink, Alex was shopping for Ellis’s clothes with Candice. He had several little dresses draped over one arm as he dutifully assisted Candice.Sieg's voice was loud, causing Candice to pause in her selection of clothes and turn to Alex. "If you have somethin
Candice was brought back to Alex's own home. She felt like a puppet with no thoughts of her own and could only follow Alex's lead. Her mind was blank, and her body was weighted down as if filled with lead.Alex guided her into the study. "I wasn't planning on showing you this so soon, but after try
Candice felt nothing. She asked with a stiff tone, "If I do what you say, will you stop following me around and stop targeting Hanley?"She had to admit that she had invested too much time in Alex; she was once innocent and carefree, but she was just confused now. Recalling the past, Candice felt n
Looking at the lemon candies on the table, Candice blinked in slight confusion as she looked up at Hanley.Hanley remained composed. Noticing Candice's gaze, he locked eyes with her and pursed his lips slightly when he caught the worry and guilt in her eyes.After a moment, he said, "You can tell me
Candice had always known that Alex had a sharp tongue, but she never expected him to use Hanley's mother to jab at his wound.They all knew that Hanley had gone abroad this time because his mother was not doing well.She trembled slightly, but she was unsure if it was out of anger or if she was remi