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.

Grace could think of no

tightened, “Mom, I already bought groceries.

you supposed to be in class today?” Grace asked.

have class.” Allison

eastern entrance of the hospital, Allison saw Grace leaving the hospital and getting on a bus.

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

own thought, but quickly dismissed it.

daughter?

took out her phone and called

immediately, “Ms. Zimmer.”

how’s Penelope?”

Allison and Penelope, but didn’t

and glanced at Lucian sitting at his desk, mouthing, “It’s Ms. Zimmer.”

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

Penelope was already… That’s why Lucian has been standing by her side.” Allison’s voice carried

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

him I’ll be waiting for him

low, “Alright, I’ll

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