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 his head.

the 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

gone on

a breath, Linarelayed the

incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at

went too far! Not only did she

the store attendant kick us out, but she

Grace! Can you

seriously injured. She could’ve died.

minor fall. That bitch

go,” Grace said tiredly.

what part of ‘you-could-have-died’

and Jason threw

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 Grace’s

is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

mean?” Jason asked carefully.

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

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

You have bruises

the rearview mirror. “Is she

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

act so

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

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 change the fact that they’re one of the ruling families

family?” Jason scoffed.

buys a lot of things,” Grace said

do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light. If not for her

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

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