Grace halted in her tracks, her hands clenched and then relaxed.

“I know I screwed up a lot with you guys.” Christopher said, “I’ve arranged a nice position at the company for Allison. Tell her she can

come over.”

“No need,” Grace said firmly, “Allie’s job is just fine. You don’t need to worry.”

Christopher sighed, “Grace, you’re still as stubborn.”

Grace left, pushing the door open. She was worried sick about Penelope, but couldn’t go see her.

E

After leaving the hospital, Grace took out her phone, leaned against a wall, and kept looking at the news. The reports said Penelope was crushed by a chandelier, bleeding heavily, and had a miscarriage. It scared the crap out of her.

Her phone suddenly rang. It was a call from Allison. She wiped away her tears and answered, “Hey, Allie.”

“Mom, where are you?” Allison asked.

groceries.” Grace could think

I already bought groceries.

supposed to be in class today?” Grace asked.

class.”

far from the eastern entrance of the hospital, Allison saw Grace leaving the hospital and getting on a bus. She gripped her phone

for Penelope seemed excessive, as if Penelope was her

her own thought, but quickly dismissed

Penelope be her biological daughter? She was

out her phone and called Lucian’s assistant, Shawn.

picked up immediately, “Ms. Zimmer.”

Penelope?”

the tension between Allison and Penelope, but

at his desk, mouthing, “It’s Ms.

nodded. Shawn put down the phone and turned on speaker, “Ms. Flanagan is still unconscious and hasn’t woken

been standing by her side.” Allison’s voice carried

Lucian’s expression, but Lucian didn’t look angry. Shawn immediately said, “Mr. Lindberg has been

busy. Then tell him I’ll be waiting for him at the cinema tonight.” Allison said.

voice was low, “Alright, I’ll be

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