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 his head.

to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car

the two of them had gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

me,

gone on long enough!”

second to draw a breath, Linarelayed

incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing Lina’s telling

went too far! Not only did she

having the store attendant kick us

tripped Grace! Can you believe

She could’ve died.

minor fall. That bitch tripped her

Grace said

what part of

slammed on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s forward momentum.

as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder

is a

that mean?” Jason

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

bruises all over.” She eyed

the rearview mirror.

Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe

so

softly with a hint of mockery in

“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

family?” Jason

of

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

weren’t there… before,” Grace said softly. “When the accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted

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