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.

of the hospital and

gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace,

on long

a breath,

already heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression

far! Not only did she have the

store attendant kick us out, but

Grace! Can you believe that!?! Grace

seriously injured. She could’ve died.

bitch

it go,” Grace said

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

and Jason threw out

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

is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

that mean?” Jason asked carefully.

everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled and as if everyone else is dirt beneath

injured!”

Lina,” Grace

broken! You have bruises all over.” She

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

so brazenly!”

Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in

you really shouldn’t look down on 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

Jason scoffed.

buys a lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

given their reach and influence, if this were to go 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

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

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