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 head.

the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not

gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me,

on long

to draw a breath,

account of the incident from

too far! Not only did she have the malicious

store attendant kick us out, but

tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?!

been seriously injured. She could’ve died.

bitch tripped her down

go,” Grace

what part of ‘you-could-have-died’

intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s forward momentum.

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

because Zoe is a Stevens…”

does that mean?” Jason asked carefully.

of 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! Acting like

injured!”

Lina,” Grace

bruises all over.”

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens Family

so

Stevens Family…” Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in

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

Jason scoffed.

lot of

their reach and influence, if this were to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook

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

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