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

entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long

had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me,

gone on

to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events

heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing

Zoe went too far! Not only did she

having the store attendant kick us out, but

intentionally tripped Grace! Can

injured. She could’ve died. This

fall. That bitch

Grace said

part of

brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s

how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion her back and better hold her against the seat.

Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

that mean?”

in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled and as if everyone

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

bruises all over.”

rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

Lina gnashed her teeth with

act so

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

can complain about them, and they are a bunch

family?” Jason

buys a lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a

Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and I swear

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