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 head.

entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not

had gotten into

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace,

gone on long enough!”

second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that

from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing

too far! Not only did she

store attendant kick us out,

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?! Grace

seriously injured. She

bitch tripped

go,” Grace said

of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you

brakes at an intersection and Jason

aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s

is a Stevens…”

mean?” Jason

of the Stevens Family. They own a good portion of this city. Real estate, businesses, commerce. It’s like they have their greedy hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled and as if everyone else is dirt beneath

injured!”

fine, Lina,”

You have bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

with hatred. “Zoe

so

Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from the

look down on the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are

Jason scoffed.

a lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

and influence, if this were to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook her head

accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and I swear

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