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.

Grace to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long after.

had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

on long

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

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

Zoe went too far! Not only did she

store attendant

Grace! Can

She

That bitch tripped her down

Grace

of ‘you-could-have-died’

slammed on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt

hand 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,

because Zoe is a Stevens…”

mean?” Jason asked carefully.

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 for Grace’s good luck, she might have

injured!”

Lina,” Grace

bruises all

rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

so brazenly!”

Family…” Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s

the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of

family?” Jason scoffed.

buys a lot of things,” Grace said

you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard

in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was

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