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 head.

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

two of them had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace,

on

to draw a breath, Linarelayed

of the incident from Terrence,

too far! Not only did she have

having the store attendant kick us out, but she

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?! Grace

seriously injured. She could’ve

minor fall. That bitch

Grace said tiredly.

part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not hear!?”

brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s

was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion her back and better

is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

that mean?”

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

is broken! You have bruises all over.” She

mirror.

to the road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens Family which allows

act so brazenly!”

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

can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change

family?” Jason

buys a lot of things,” Grace

do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light. If not for her injured passenger, she probably would’ve

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 an

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