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.

out to get groceries.” Grace could think of no other

bought groceries. When are you coming home?”

you supposed to

have class.” Allison

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

concern for Penelope seemed excessive, as if Penelope

startled by her own thought, but

Penelope be her biological daughter? She

out her phone and

picked up immediately,

how’s Penelope?” Allison asked.

choked on her question. He knew the tension between Allison and

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

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

That’s why Lucian has been standing by her side.” Allison’s voice carried a hint

look angry. Shawn immediately said, “Mr. Lindberg has

Then tell him I’ll be waiting for him at

low, “Alright, I’ll be there on

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