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.

the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long after.

had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace, because

on

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

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

Not only did she

store attendant kick us out, but

Grace! Can you

She could’ve died. This

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her down an escalator!!!”

it go,” Grace

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

brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to

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

all because Zoe is a

does that mean?” Jason asked

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

injured!”

Lina,”

broken! You have bruises all over.”

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

so brazenly!”

of mockery in his

shouldn’t look down on the Stevens Group.” 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 they’re one of

Jason

lot of things,”

given their reach and influence, if this were to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook her

it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her

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