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 his

of the hospital and

the two of them had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

interrupt me, Grace,

gone on long enough!”

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

the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his

far! Not only did she have the malicious

the store attendant kick us

tripped Grace! Can you

She could’ve died.

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her down

it go,” Grace

what part of ‘you-could-have-died’

slammed on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s

hand 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 mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion her back

all because Zoe is a

mean?” Jason

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 else is dirt beneath her feet.” Lina slapped the steering wheel. “If it weren’t for Grace’s good

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

broken! You have bruises all over.” She eyed

mirror. “Is she

back to the road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies

act so

Family…” Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So

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 that doesn’t change

Jason scoffed.

lot of

She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light. If

weren’t there… before,” Grace said softly. “When the accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his.

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