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.

shook

hospital and Lina’s

had gotten

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace, because

gone on long

a breath,

the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression

too far! Not only did she have

attendant kick us out, but

tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?!

been seriously injured. She could’ve

bitch

Grace said

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

and Jason

her shoulder and 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 shoulder to cushion

is a Stevens…” Lina

mean?” Jason asked carefully.

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!”

Lina,”

is broken! You have bruises all over.”

mirror. “Is she

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

act so

a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s

Stevens Group.” Her voice was 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

Jason scoffed.

buys a lot of things,” Grace said

you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow

Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney,

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