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

already bought groceries. When are you coming

be home soon, Allie. Weren’t you supposed to be in

didn’t have class.”

Grace leaving the hospital and getting on a bus. She gripped her phone tight.

Penelope seemed excessive, as if Penelope was her own daughter.

her own thought, but quickly dismissed it.

Penelope be her biological daughter? She was the

phone and called Lucian’s

picked up immediately, “Ms.

Penelope?” Allison

tension between Allison and

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

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

was already… That’s why Lucian has been standing by

Shawn immediately

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

voice was low, “Alright, I’ll be

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