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

two of them had gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

gone on long enough!”

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

the rough account of the incident from Terrence,

far! Not only did she have

store attendant kick

Can you believe that!?! Grace

She could’ve died.

fall. That bitch tripped her down an

go,” Grace said

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

brakes at an intersection and Jason

a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion her back and better hold her against the

is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

that mean?” Jason asked carefully.

worst! Acting like

injured!”

Lina,” Grace

bruises all

the rearview mirror.

road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on

act so brazenly!”

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

complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist

Jason scoffed.

a lot of things,” Grace

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

Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and I swear I was not

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