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 a tirade.

even interrupt me,

on long

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

from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically

too far! Not only did she have the

of having the store attendant kick us out, but

tripped Grace! Can you believe

injured. She could’ve

That bitch

Grace

part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you

at an intersection and Jason

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 and better hold her

is a

that mean?” Jason asked

hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled and

injured!”

Lina,”

bruises all over.” She eyed

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens Family which allows her

so brazenly!”

mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in

on the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are

family?” Jason scoffed.

of things,” Grace said

this were to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light. If

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

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