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.

the hospital and Lina’s car appeared

had gotten into the

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this

on

to draw a breath,

already heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence,

Not only did she have the malicious

of having the store attendant kick us out, but she

Grace! Can you

She could’ve died. This wasn’t

That bitch tripped her down an escalator!!!”

go,” Grace

of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you

the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw

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 and better hold

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

mean?” Jason

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 and as if everyone else is dirt beneath her feet.” Lina slapped the steering wheel.

injured!”

fine, Lina,”

is broken! You have bruises all over.” She eyed

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the

act so

Stevens Family…” Jason mumbled softly with a 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 are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the

Jason scoffed.

a lot of things,”

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

Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an

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