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

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

of them had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

on

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

incident from Terrence,

went too far! Not only did she

attendant kick us out, but

Can you believe

injured. She

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her down

go,” Grace

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

brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s forward momentum.

her shoulder and he gently guided her back against the seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to

because Zoe is a

that mean?” Jason

the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled and as if everyone else is dirt beneath her feet.” Lina slapped the steering wheel. “If it weren’t for Grace’s good luck, she might have been seriously

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

have bruises all over.” She

rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

act so

softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from the Stevens Family?”

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

Jason

of things,” Grace said quietly.

their reach 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

there… before,” Grace said softly. “When the accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark

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