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

the hospital and

gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

gone on long

to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that

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

too far! Not only did she have the malicious

the store attendant

intentionally tripped Grace! Can

injured. She could’ve

fall. That bitch

it go,” Grace said tiredly.

you insane? Grace, what part of

Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s forward

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

Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

mean?” Jason asked

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

foot is broken! You have bruises

the rearview mirror. “Is she

road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe

so

mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from

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 the ruling families in this city.”

family?” Jason

a lot of things,” Grace

shook her

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

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