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 head.

to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not

them had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

me, Grace, because this shit

on

a second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the

incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at

went too far! Not only did she have

of having the store attendant kick us out, but

Can you believe that!?!

She could’ve died. This

minor fall. That bitch tripped her down

Grace said

Grace, what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did

Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s forward momentum.

doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion

all because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

that mean?” Jason

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.

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

is broken! You have bruises all over.” She

the rearview mirror. “Is she

the road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred.

act so brazenly!”

of mockery in his tone. “So what

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

family?” Jason

buys a lot of things,” Grace

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

Family.” Her

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