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

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

gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace,

on long

second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the

of the incident from Terrence, his expression

only did she have

attendant kick us

Grace! Can you believe that!?!

seriously injured. She could’ve died. This wasn’t

bitch tripped

go,” Grace

insane? Grace, what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not hear!?”

brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out

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

all because Zoe is

mean?” Jason asked

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 her feet.” Lina slapped the steering wheel.

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

broken! You have bruises all over.” She eyed

rearview mirror.

with hatred. “Zoe relies on the

act so

mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in

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

Jason scoffed.

buys a lot of things,” Grace said

think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light. If not for her injured passenger, she probably would’ve floored it through.

“When the 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 I was not under

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