Chapter 45

Penelope was already out of the hospital before Lucian came back.

Her allergy was completely gone, leaving no traces on her body or face.

A black sedan pulled up at the Flanagan family’s front door. As Penelope descended the stairs, Leah hugged her tightly, “Let me look at you. You’re okay, thank god. You had me worried sick.”

“Mum, I promise I won’t mess around anymore.”

Nearby, Christopher called Penelope into the study and sternly said, “Enough of this. Best to keep your temper in check around the Lindbergs. Allison helped you out this time, and you should thank her properly”

“I hear you, Dad, Penelope said, though she didn’t take his words to heart.

words seriously. “Penelope, now that you’re engaged to Lucian, you can’t embarrass the Flanagans or the Lindbergs. It’s time to cut ties with any past inappropriate relationships.”

Leah, dating in Junior high school and in high school, he discovered her with a blond man.

felt a little guilty. She had been with Pete at the hospital just

I won’t do anything I shouldn’t. Don’t worry, she said, sounding a bit wronged and her

“I’m just looking out for you. The Lindbergs are not

Penelope replied obediently, but her resentment was all directed at Allison.

her and Pete, she

found Leah. “Mom, Allison has been with Lucian for so long that they might have gotten

this, but Penelope’s reminder made her realize the gravity of the situation.

with

Allison were pregnant with Lucian’s child, she would use it against her and Penelope. After all, who wouldn’t want to be

gripped Penelope’s hand tightly, reassuringly saying,

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