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.

the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long

gotten

into a tirade.

even interrupt me,

on

to draw a breath, Linarelayed

account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing Lina’s

Not only did she

of having the store attendant kick us out, but she

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?!

injured. She

That bitch tripped

it go,” Grace

Grace, what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you

Jason threw out his

back against the seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection

is a Stevens…” Lina

does that mean?”

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

You have bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

mirror. “Is

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

so brazenly!”

of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from

I can complain about them, and they are a bunch

Jason scoffed.

a lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

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 injured passenger, she probably would’ve floored it

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

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