Chapter 40

Allison suddenly felt a knot in her stomach, sensing his scrutinizing gaze lingering on her face. Her voice even trembled slightly, “I’m not Allison; can’t you tell us apart?”

She had a tinge of hope when she said this but instantly regretted it once the words left her mouth. What would she do if he realized she wasn’t Penelope? How would she explain everything that had happened?

Just when Allison was stressing out, the boarding announcement came from the loudspeakers.

Swiftly changing the subject, Allison said, “Take care on your journey and good luck with work. I… I’ll be waiting for your return.”

When Allison smiled, her red lips were as bright and beautiful as a blooming rose.

Allison personally saw him off, watching the plane until it was a mere speck in the sky. The sparkle in her eyes dimmed as the plane disappeared.

Lucian, when you return, the woman you love, Penelope, will be back too. Thank you for these past few days. I’m sorry for deceiving you in this way. I never wanted this.

Penelope will wait for your return.

just as you wish, Allison

the Flanagan family, only Christopher was home.

Christopher about Lucian’s trip to the

past days.” Christopher pulled out a card from a drawer, “Here’s 20,000 dollars for your mother’s medical bills. If it’s not enough, let me know. As for the kidney, I’ve got someone on it, but they’re not

a kidney donor was

she spoke, “I’ve fallen behind on my courses because I’ve been taking care of my mom. I might not graduate

with the vice principal of Willowbrook College. I’ll talk to him about it.

“Thank you.”

left the study just as Leah returned

study?” Leah always had a sharp tongue, but Allison didn’t explain or pay her any mind, “We didn’t talk about much.

squinted her eyes. Allison rarely ventured upstairs unless she was heading

in mind, she hurried upstairs and casually asked, “What did Allison want?”

I don’t know what you did in the hospital. You moved Grace to the hallway and refused to

mentioning this, Leah’s face

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