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.

to get groceries.” Grace could think of

already bought groceries. When are you coming home?”

soon, Allie. Weren’t you supposed to be in class today?” Grace asked.

have class.” Allison said.

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

own thought, but

be her biological daughter? She was the Flanagan family’s daughter.

her phone and

immediately, “Ms. Zimmer.”

Penelope?”

tension between Allison and Penelope, but didn’t expect Allison

at

speaker, “Ms. Flanagan is

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

Lucian didn’t look angry. Shawn immediately said, “Mr. Lindberg has

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

was low, “Alright, I’ll be there on time.”

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