How on earth would Leah let Grace go? Without Grace, she couldn't control Allison. Allison was already so defiant, and without Grace, things would only get worse.
The truth about the hotel was like a ticking time bomb. Before Penelope became Lucian's wife, this secret needed to be kept under wraps.
When Christopher got the news of his daughter's coma, he dropped everything and rushed over.
Upon arriving at the hospital, he saw Leah. Leah pointed at Allison and said to Christopher, "Christopher, this is the precious child you've always spoiled. If it wasn't for her, our Penelope wouldn't be in a coma. If anything happens to Penelope, Allison, you'll pay with your life!"
Christopher looked at Allison and asked, "Allie, is what she's saying true? Did you push Penelope?"
Ever since Allison found out the truth about her father and Ricky's death, Christopher's gentle face seemed torn in front of her. Wasn't Christopher's multiple assistances due to his guilt over the past?
She had thought about telling Christopher that her mother was now under Leah's control. She wanted to ask Christopher to help save her mother. But now, Allison understood that Penelope, Leah, and Christopher were family, and they'd stick together no matter what.
They would intentionally downplay all the bad stuff.
If she told Christopher that Leah had her mother under house arrest, and that she was being threatened and controlled by Leah, Christopher would still play the role of mediator.
Leah was his wife. If Leah cried, he'd comfort Leah. It was just ridiculous.
"Yes, it was me." Allison scoffed, "I just hope that you three, can pay for what you've done!"
Christopher's face changed, and he chided, "Allie, how could you talk like that!"
Allison pressed him, "Mr. Flanagan, did you really decide to switch cars with my father at the last minute?"
"I..." Christopher was speechless, his face showing both guilt and anger at being exposed, "Allison, that happened many years ago. All these years, I've never been able to forget it."
Leah knew that Christopher could never forget about it, especially with Grace involved. She watched the expression on Christopher's face, secretly angry at Allison, "Christopher has been so good to you and Grace for all these years. Wasn't everything you ate, wore, and lived in, provided by the Flanagan family? You're really ungrateful."
"Mr. Flanagan, I hope you can truly be at peace."
After saying this, Allison turned and left.
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