Chapter 0031 Candice's heart skipped a beat as she instinctively looked at Alex . He didn't answer immediately but instead stared blankly at Candice Having known Alex for a long time , Candice easily Interpreted his silent gaze . She realized he was waiting for her to voluntarily explain . Joe , with a frown , shifts his attention to Candice , asking , " Candy ? " Candice's fingemails dog into her palm . Facing Alex , she then averted her eyes and softly explained to Joe , ' It's a matter from before . " Relaxing her clenched hand , she moved to grab her luggage and said , " I drop you off at the nursing house . " However , before she could grasp the sulicase handle , Alex quickly stepped in to take it . He lifted the luggage and looked at the two . He volunteered . " Til bring it down for you " From behind , Sonia's sweet voice addressed him , " Lex , well head back to the ward and wait for you . " Next , she politely bid Candice's grandfather goodbye and said , " Mr. Sundance , thank you . Get well soon , " When the elevator arrived in the lobby , Candice paused and said , " This is far enough . " After that , she attempted to take the suitcase from Alex , preparing to leave the hospital . Before Alex could respond . Joe said , " Lex , I'd like a word with you ." Candice's brows were slightly furrowed in concem . She was considering an excuse to prevent the two from having that talk when Alex's phone suddenly rang . Standing close to him , Candice noticed Sonia's name on the caller ID and quickly looked away . Alex did not hide it from them and answered the call right there . Candice could not hear what Sonia was saying on the other end of the phone , but she did catch Alex's brief grunt before he hung up . His face betrayed no emotion , yet he nodded towards them , excusing himself , " Sorry , I have something to attend to . 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