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

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

had gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

me, Grace, because this shit

on long

second to draw a breath, Linarelayed

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

Not only did she have the

of having the store attendant kick us out,

tripped Grace! Can

injured. She could’ve died. This wasn’t

minor fall. That bitch tripped her down an escalator!!!”

Grace said tiredly.

you insane? Grace, what part of

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

Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his

Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

that mean?” Jason asked carefully.

commerce. It’s like they have their greedy hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s so

injured!”

fine, Lina,”

have bruises

rearview mirror.

teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the

act so

a hint of mockery in his tone.

was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the

family?” Jason

buys a lot of things,” Grace

go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow

it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her

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