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

entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared

the two of them had gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this

gone on

a breath, Linarelayed the events

incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing Lina’s telling of it.

far! Not only did she have the malicious

store attendant kick us

Can you believe that!?! Grace

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

bitch tripped her down an

Grace said tiredly.

of

and Jason threw out his arm to

doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason

is a Stevens…”

mean?” Jason asked carefully.

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

bruises all over.” She eyed

mirror. “Is

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

so brazenly!”

hint of mockery in

can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re

family?” Jason

of things,” Grace said

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 light. If not for her injured passenger, she

softly. “When the accident happened, it 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 Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255