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

the hospital and Lina’s car

them had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

me, Grace, because

gone on

a breath, Linarelayed the events that had

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

Not only did she have the

the store attendant

tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?!

She could’ve died.

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her down an escalator!!!”

it go,” Grace said tiredly.

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

and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s forward momentum.

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

because Zoe is a Stevens…”

mean?” Jason

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,”

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

rearview mirror.

teeth with

so brazenly!”

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

them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re one of the ruling

Jason

lot of things,” Grace said

to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit

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

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