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

hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long after.

the two of them had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

me, Grace, because this shit

on long

to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that

of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing

too far! Not only did

the store attendant kick us

Can you believe that!?! Grace

seriously injured. She could’ve died.

fall. That bitch tripped her down an

Grace

Grace, what part of

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason

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

all because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

mean?” Jason asked

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

You have bruises all over.” She

the rearview mirror. “Is she

gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens Family which allows

act so

hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from

shouldn’t look down on the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they

family?” Jason

lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

and 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 probably would’ve

there… before,” Grace said softly. “When the accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and

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