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.

shook

to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared

of them had gotten into the

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

gone on

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

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

only did

the store attendant kick us out, but she

tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?! Grace

She could’ve died. This wasn’t

That bitch tripped her down

go,” Grace

Grace, what part of

Jason threw out his arm to halt

caught her shoulder and he gently guided her back against the seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion

all because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

that mean?” Jason

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, she might have been seriously

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

foot is broken! You have bruises all over.”

mirror.

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

so brazenly!”

of mockery in his tone. “So what if

down on the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are

family?” Jason

a lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

Lina agreed. “And given their reach and 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

in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an