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

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

had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

me,

on long

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

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

Zoe went too far! Not only did she have the

of having the store attendant kick us out,

tripped Grace! Can

injured. She could’ve died. This

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her down an

it go,” Grace

what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not

Jason threw

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 around Grace’s shoulder to cushion her back and better hold her against

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

does that mean?” Jason

greedy hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

bruises

the rearview mirror.

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

act so brazenly!”

Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone.

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

Jason scoffed.

lot of things,” Grace

to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook her head

weren’t there… before,” Grace said softly. “When the accident 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 the influence.

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