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

carried Grace to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car

had gotten

into a tirade.

interrupt me, Grace, because this

on

breath, Linarelayed the events that

rough account of the incident from Terrence, his

only did she have

of having the store attendant kick us out, but she

Can you believe

seriously injured. She could’ve died. This wasn’t

fall. That bitch tripped her down an

Grace said

Grace, what part of

brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to

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

is a

does that mean?” Jason

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

injured!”

Lina,” Grace

foot is broken! You have bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

mirror.

teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens Family

so brazenly!”

Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in

they are

Jason scoffed.

of things,” Grace said

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 probably would’ve floored

Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and I swear I was

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