My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict

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

of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long after.

had gotten

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

on long enough!”

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

already heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing Lina’s telling

far! Not only did she have the

store attendant kick us out, but

Grace! Can you believe that!?!

She

minor fall. That bitch tripped her

Grace

part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not

the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his

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

all because Zoe is

does that mean?”

you’ve heard 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 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 good luck,

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

turned back to the road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens

act so brazenly!”

hint of mockery in his

tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re one of the ruling families in this city.”

Jason

lot of

influence, if this were to go to court, 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 floored it through.

Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and