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 head.

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

had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

me, Grace,

on long enough!”

a second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired that

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

went too far! Not only did she have the malicious

the store attendant kick

Grace! Can

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

minor fall. That bitch tripped her down an

Grace said tiredly.

part of

and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s

as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion her back

Zoe is a

mean?” Jason asked carefully.

have their greedy hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled and as if everyone

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

broken! You have bruises all over.” She eyed

mirror. “Is she

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

act so brazenly!”

Family…” Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from

can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change

family?” Jason

lot of

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

Her dark eyes drifted

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