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

hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long after.

two of them had gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me,

on long

taking a second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired that

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

Not only did she

attendant kick

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you believe

She could’ve died. This

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her down

Grace said tiredly.

you insane? Grace, what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not hear!?”

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his

Seeing 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 and better

all because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

mean?” Jason asked

heard 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!

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

is broken! You have bruises all over.”

rearview mirror.

road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on

act so

hint of mockery in his tone.

complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes,

Jason

a lot of things,” Grace

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 yellow light. If

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 influence.

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