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

lips tightened, “Mom, I already bought

Allie. Weren’t you supposed

have class.” Allison

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

excessive, as if Penelope was her

was startled by her own thought, but quickly dismissed it.

daughter? She was the Flanagan

took out her phone and

up immediately, “Ms. Zimmer.”

how’s Penelope?” Allison

question. He knew the tension between Allison and Penelope, but didn’t expect Allison to ask

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

the phone and turned on speaker, “Ms. Flanagan is still unconscious and

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

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

waiting for him at the

was low, “Alright, I’ll

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