My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict

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.

He shook

entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car

of them had gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

on long enough!”

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

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

only did she have the malicious

store attendant kick us out, but

tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?! Grace

injured. She could’ve died. This

fall. That bitch tripped her down an escalator!!!”

go,” Grace

what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his

her shoulder 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

Zoe is a

mean?” Jason asked

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

injured!”

Lina,”

foot is broken! You have bruises all

mirror. “Is she crazy?”

turned back to the road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on

act so

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

Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re one of the ruling families in this city.”

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

Grace said softly. “When the accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted