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

the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long

the two of them had gotten into the

into a tirade.

me, Grace,

gone on long enough!”

breath, Linarelayed the events

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

Zoe went too far! Not only did she

having the store attendant kick us out, but

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you believe

seriously injured. She could’ve

a minor fall. That bitch

it go,” Grace

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

brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his

as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion

Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

that mean?” Jason asked

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,”

You have bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

the rearview mirror. “Is she

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

so

with a hint of mockery in

they are a bunch of elitist assholes,

Jason scoffed.

a lot of things,” Grace

court, who do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow

accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and I

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