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

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

two of them had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

interrupt me, Grace,

on long enough!”

a breath, Linarelayed

the rough account of the incident from

went too far! Not only did she have the

store attendant kick us out, but

tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?!

injured. She could’ve

That bitch tripped her down

Grace said

of ‘you-could-have-died’

intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt

against the seat. Seeing 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 and better hold

is

does that mean?” Jason

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.” Lina slapped the steering wheel. “If it weren’t for Grace’s

injured!”

fine, Lina,”

have bruises all

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

gnashed her teeth with hatred.

so

with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from the Stevens

look down on the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that

family?” Jason

a lot of things,” Grace said

you think would win?” She shook her

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

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