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

the entrance of the hospital and

the two of them had gotten into

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

gone on

barely taking a second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the

account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing Lina’s telling of it.

went too far! Not only

store attendant kick us out, but

Can you

been seriously injured. She

minor fall. That bitch tripped her down an

go,” Grace said

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

at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt

gently guided her back against the seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood,

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

mean?”

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. “If it weren’t for Grace’s good luck,

injured!”

Lina,” Grace

bruises all

mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

act so

Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what

they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re one of the ruling families in this city.”

family?” Jason

buys a lot of things,” Grace

their reach and influence, if this were to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes

softly. “When the accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted

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