Penelope seemed totally clueless about what was going on.

Miranda was deep in thought when suddenly, a scream shattered the silence. She looked up and saw Mrs. Santiago’s face had turned grave, “Mrs. Lindberg, watch out-”

What the hell just happened?

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Miranda was still trying to process when, out of nowhere, a force shoved her hard. She lost her balance, staggered back and crashed to the floor. Pain shot through her arm as screams and shouts exploded around her.

“Penelope!” Leah cried out in a panic.

“Mrs. Lindberg, are you okay?” Someone helped Miranda up. In her high heels, Miranda had been pushed so hard she’d twisted her ankle. She winced in pain, but as she took in the scene, she was struck dumb.

“Penelope!”

under the massive fixture, blood pooling around her. She was already unconscious. It was Penelope who had pushed Miranda out of the

was on her knees, on the verge of a breakdown. She turned to Miranda, “Mrs. Lindberg, Mrs.

was utterly

ambulance is here!”

on a stretcher. Everyone rushed to the hospital. The charity dinner came

do some good things for the world. But now, her daughter-in-law and unborn grandchild might be

operating room. His handsome face was grim. He strode

-“Mom.”

She was barely holding

glanced at Miranda. Seeing she was okay, he felt a bit relieved. His gaze was locked on the OR. The

been in there

her into his arms. “It’s okay, mom.”

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