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

bought groceries.

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

didn’t have class.” Allison

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

as if Penelope was

was startled by her own thought, but quickly

How could Penelope be her biological daughter? She was the

out her phone and called Lucian’s

up immediately, “Ms.

how’s Penelope?” Allison

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

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

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

by her

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

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

“Alright, I’ll

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