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

the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long after.

had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

me, Grace, because this shit

gone on

second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired that day.

heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing Lina’s

Not only did she have the malicious

the store attendant kick us out, but she

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

She could’ve

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her down

Grace said

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

an intersection and Jason threw out

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 her back and better hold her against

is a Stevens…” Lina

that mean?” Jason

she’s the worst! Acting like she’s

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

is broken! You have bruises

mirror. “Is

road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe

act so brazenly!”

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

they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the fact

Jason

of things,” Grace

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

Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes

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