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

of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long after.

the two of them had gotten into

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace, because this

gone on long enough!”

draw a breath,

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

far! Not only did she have the

of having the store attendant kick

Grace! Can

injured. She could’ve died. This wasn’t

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

go,” Grace

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

at an intersection and Jason threw out his

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

all because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

mean?” Jason asked carefully.

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

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

You have bruises all over.” She eyed

mirror. “Is

her teeth with hatred. “Zoe

so

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

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 fact

Jason scoffed.

buys a lot of things,”

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

accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to

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