Chapter 81

“You need to eat more, Sister.”

Grace made a strangled sound.

“I’m serious,” Jason said.

She was too light in his arms. And while most men would’ve probably found that satisfying, for him, it just reinforced her

frailty.

How easily she could be hurt or taken from him.

That fall… it could’ve killed her.

The night he met her… those men could have killed her.

That asshole at his country club could have drowned her.

The electric bike could’ve run her down.

And… he shuddered… just how many times did she face death while in prison?!?

Her face pressed against him and she nestled closer as if seeking his warmth.

“I can’t remember the last time someone carried me. In my memory, when I was a child, Mom was the only one who ever did this for me.” Her voice was wistful. “My memories of those times are too vague.”

He made a soothing sound.

“Jay, you’re so nice,” she murmured.

She could all but feel him smiling. When she glanced up, his mouth remained in a straight line, but his eyes glowed mischievously. “Are you going to say that I’m a nice person again, sister?” he asked.

“Yes. I want to say that you’re a good brother. I’m very lucky to have a brother like you,” she replied.

He shook his

hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long after.

gotten into

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this

gone on long enough!”

a breath,

rough account of the incident from Terrence,

only

of having the store attendant kick

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you

seriously injured. She

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her down

go,” Grace said

Grace, what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you

and Jason threw out his arm to halt

he gently guided her back against the seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

mean?” Jason

hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled and as if everyone else is dirt

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

have bruises all over.”

the rearview mirror. “Is she

ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens

so brazenly!”

Stevens Family…” Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what

tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re one of the ruling families in this city.”

Jason

a lot of things,” Grace said

given their reach and influence, if this were to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook

before,” Grace said softly. “When the accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark

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