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

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

had gotten

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace,

on

draw a breath, Linarelayed the events

incident from Terrence,

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

having the store attendant kick us out, but she

intentionally tripped Grace! Can

She could’ve died.

bitch tripped

it go,” Grace

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

Jason threw out his arm to halt

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 her against

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

mean?”

the Stevens Family. They own a good portion of this city. Real estate, businesses, commerce. It’s like they have their greedy hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst!

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

bruises all over.”

mirror. “Is

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

so brazenly!”

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

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 doesn’t change

Jason scoffed.

a lot of things,” Grace said

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

it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his.

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