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.

to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared

of them had gotten into

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this

on long

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

of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically

only did she have the

of having the store attendant

Grace! Can you believe

been seriously injured. She could’ve died. This

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

go,” Grace

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

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm

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

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

does that mean?” Jason asked carefully.

businesses, commerce. It’s like they have their greedy hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

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

rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

act so

with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from the

Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re one of the ruling families in this city.”

family?” Jason scoffed.

of

think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard

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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