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 his head.

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

of them had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this

gone on long enough!”

draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired that

from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing

far! Not only did she

store attendant kick

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?!

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

bitch tripped her down

it go,” Grace

insane? Grace, what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not hear!?”

at an intersection and Jason threw out

aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion her back and better hold her against the

is

that mean?” Jason

you’ve heard of the Stevens Family. They own a good portion of 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

injured!”

fine, Lina,”

broken! You have bruises all over.” She eyed

rearview mirror. “Is she

her teeth with hatred.

so

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

them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that

Jason

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

Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his.

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