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

Grace to the entrance of the hospital and

them had gotten

into a tirade.

even interrupt me,

gone on long

barely taking a second to draw a breath,

the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing

Not only

store attendant kick us out,

Grace! Can you believe that!?!

She could’ve

bitch tripped her

Grace said

you insane? Grace, what part of

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

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

all because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

does that mean?”

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

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

You have bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

the rearview mirror. “Is

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

act so brazenly!”

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

“Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch

family?” Jason scoffed.

lot of things,” Grace said

you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light. If not for her injured passenger, she

Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his.

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