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

of the hospital and Lina’s

of them had gotten into the

into a tirade.

even interrupt me,

on

breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired that day.

heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence,

Zoe went too far! Not only did she have the malicious

of having the store attendant kick

tripped Grace! Can

been seriously injured. She could’ve died. This

minor fall. That bitch tripped her

Grace said

insane? Grace, what part of

and Jason threw out

a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion her back and

all because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

does that mean?” Jason asked carefully.

And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled and as if everyone else is dirt beneath her feet.”

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

bruises all over.”

rearview mirror. “Is

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

act so brazenly!”

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

shouldn’t look down on the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a

family?” Jason

lot of

Lina agreed. “And given 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 hard at a yellow light. If not for her injured passenger, she probably would’ve floored it

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255