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

hospital and Lina’s car appeared not

the two of them had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

on long

second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the

heard the rough account of the incident from

Not only did she have the malicious

the store attendant kick us out,

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you believe

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

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her down

go,” Grace said tiredly.

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

Jason threw out

seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her

Zoe is a

mean?” Jason

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

You have bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

rearview mirror. “Is she

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

act so

Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone.

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

family?” Jason

of things,”

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,

Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes

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