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.

get groceries.” Grace could think of no other excuse.

already bought groceries. When are

Weren’t you supposed to be in class today?” Grace

didn’t have class.” Allison

the hospital and getting on a bus. She gripped her phone tight. So Grace really was at the hospital. Was she there to see Penelope?

Penelope seemed excessive, as if Penelope was her own

startled by her own

daughter? She was

phone and called

immediately,

how’s Penelope?” Allison

tension between Allison and Penelope, but didn’t expect

Lucian sitting at his desk, mouthing, “It’s

Shawn put down the phone and turned on speaker, “Ms.

already… That’s why Lucian has been standing by her side.” Allison’s voice carried a hint of mockery

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

him I’ll be waiting for him at the cinema

was low, “Alright, I’ll be there on

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