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 his

Grace to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car

had gotten

into a tirade.

interrupt me, Grace, because this

gone on long

draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired

the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened

only did she have the

the store attendant kick us out,

intentionally tripped Grace! Can

She could’ve

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her

go,” Grace

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

an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt

driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion her back and

Zoe is a Stevens…”

mean?”

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

have bruises all over.”

mirror. “Is she

her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens Family which

act so

mockery in his

Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch

family?” Jason scoffed.

of things,” Grace said quietly.

this were to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light. If not for her

Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and I swear I was not under the

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