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

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

had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

on long

breath, Linarelayed the

heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened

Zoe went too far! Not only did she have

of having the store attendant kick us

Grace! Can

injured. She

That bitch tripped her down an escalator!!!”

Grace said tiredly.

part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not

brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to

hand caught her shoulder and he gently guided her back against the seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

that mean?” Jason

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!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

bruises all over.”

rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

so

Stevens Family…” Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So

Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of

Jason

a lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook her head

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

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