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

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

them had gotten

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace,

gone on

to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired

rough account of the incident from Terrence, his

Zoe went too far! Not only did

having the store attendant

tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?!

She could’ve

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

it go,” Grace

insane? Grace, what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not hear!?”

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out

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

all because Zoe is a

does that mean?” Jason

worst! Acting like she’s

injured!”

fine, Lina,”

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

act so brazenly!”

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

can complain about them, and they are a bunch

family?” Jason

lot of things,”

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

the accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and I swear I was not under the influence.

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