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

carried Grace to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared

gotten into

into a tirade.

interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

gone on long enough!”

a breath, Linarelayed

account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing Lina’s telling

far! Not only did she

store attendant kick us out,

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you

seriously injured. She could’ve died.

fall. That bitch tripped her down

it go,” Grace

of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you

brakes at an intersection and Jason

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

Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

that mean?” Jason

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 and as if everyone else is dirt beneath her feet.” Lina slapped the steering wheel. “If it weren’t for Grace’s good luck, she might have been seriously

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

bruises

mirror.

to the road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens Family which allows

act so

of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s

they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re one of the ruling families in

family?” Jason

lot of things,”

reach and 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

Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and I swear I was not under the influence.

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