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

to the entrance of the hospital and

gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

even interrupt me,

on long

draw a breath,

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

Not only

of having the store attendant kick

tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?! Grace

been seriously injured. She

a minor fall. That bitch tripped

go,” Grace said

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

brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out

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

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

that mean?” Jason asked carefully.

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 for Grace’s good luck, she might have been

injured!”

Lina,”

broken! You have bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

mirror. “Is

teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens

act so

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

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

Jason

a lot of

given their reach and 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 not for her

weren’t there… before,” Grace said softly. “When the accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was

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