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.

of the hospital

gotten into

into a tirade.

me,

gone on

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

of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically

only did she have

store attendant kick us out, but she

Can you believe

She

bitch tripped

Grace said

Grace, what part of ‘you-could-have-died’

slammed on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s forward momentum.

shoulder and he gently guided her back against the seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

mean?”

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

have bruises all over.” She eyed

the rearview mirror. “Is she

teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens Family which allows

so brazenly!”

in his tone. “So what if she’s from the Stevens Family?”

on the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are

family?” Jason scoffed.

of things,” Grace

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

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

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