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.

carried Grace to the entrance of the hospital and

two of them had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace, because this

on

to draw a breath, Linarelayed the

already heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing Lina’s telling of it.

Not only did she have the

having the store attendant

intentionally tripped Grace! Can

seriously injured. She could’ve died.

a minor fall. That bitch

Grace

part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not hear!?”

and Jason threw out his arm

no doubt a reflection of

Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

that mean?”

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 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

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

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

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

act so

with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from the

you really 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

Jason

a lot of things,” Grace

given their 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

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

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