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

carried Grace to the entrance of the hospital and

of them had gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

gone on

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

account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically

far! Not only did she

having the store attendant

tripped Grace! Can you believe

seriously injured. She

a minor fall. That bitch

it go,” Grace said

Grace, what part of

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out

hand 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 her back and better hold her against

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

mean?” Jason

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.”

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

foot is broken! You have bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

so

softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if

“Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that

Jason scoffed.

buys a lot of things,” Grace said

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

Her

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