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

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

had gotten into the

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace,

on long

breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired

Jason had already heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened

Not only did she

of having the store attendant kick us out, but she

Grace! Can you believe

She could’ve

That bitch tripped her down

go,” Grace said

of ‘you-could-have-died’ did

brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s forward

caught 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

Zoe is a Stevens…”

that mean?” Jason asked carefully.

commerce. It’s like they have their greedy hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

You have bruises all

rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

act so

Stevens Family…” Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his

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

family?” Jason scoffed.

lot of things,” Grace said

would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light. If not for her injured passenger, she probably would’ve floored

the accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted

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