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

the entrance of the hospital

them had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace,

on

draw a breath, Linarelayed the events

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

only

the store attendant

tripped Grace! Can

seriously injured. She

fall. That bitch tripped her down

it go,” Grace

insane? Grace, what part of

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to

Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her

Zoe is

that mean?”

Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

have bruises

the rearview mirror. “Is she

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

act so

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

Jay, you really shouldn’t look down on the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of

Jason scoffed.

of things,” Grace said

do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light.

Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and I swear I was not under

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