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

to the entrance of the hospital and

had gotten

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace, because

gone on

breath, Linarelayed the events that

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

far! Not only

attendant kick

tripped Grace! Can you believe

injured. She

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her down an

it go,” Grace said

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

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out

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

is a Stevens…”

that mean?”

portion of this city. Real estate, businesses, commerce. It’s like they have their greedy hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst!

injured!”

Lina,”

have bruises all

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

so brazenly!”

in his tone. “So what if she’s from

Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch

family?” Jason scoffed.

a lot of

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

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 was not under

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