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

hospital and Lina’s car appeared

two of them had gotten into

into a tirade.

interrupt me,

on

to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events

had already heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression

Not only did she have the

attendant kick us out, but she

Can you believe

been seriously injured. She could’ve

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her down an escalator!!!”

Grace said

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

Jason threw out

doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around

Zoe is a Stevens…”

does that mean?” Jason asked

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.”

injured!”

Lina,” Grace

foot is broken! You have bruises all over.”

mirror. “Is

the road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens Family which allows her

so brazenly!”

a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what

them, and they are

family?” Jason scoffed.

a lot of things,”

“And given their reach and influence, if this were to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook

it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was

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