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.

went out to get groceries.” Grace

lips tightened, “Mom, I already bought groceries. When are you coming

home soon, Allie. Weren’t you supposed

class.” Allison

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

excessive, as if Penelope was her own daughter.

own thought, but

How could Penelope be her biological daughter? She was the Flanagan family’s

phone and called Lucian’s assistant, Shawn.

immediately, “Ms.

Penelope?” Allison asked.

knew the tension between Allison and Penelope, but didn’t expect Allison to

Lucian sitting at

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

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

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

be waiting for him at the cinema tonight.” Allison

I’ll be there on

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