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 head.

the hospital and

gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

interrupt me, Grace, because

on long

to draw a breath,

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

far! Not only did she

of having the store attendant kick us out, but

tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?! Grace

been seriously injured. She

fall. That bitch tripped her down an

it go,” Grace

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

Jason

no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung

Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

that mean?” Jason asked

It’s like they have their greedy hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled and as if everyone else is dirt beneath her feet.” Lina slapped the steering wheel. “If

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

is broken! You have bruises all over.”

the rearview mirror. “Is

turned back to the road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens Family which allows

act so brazenly!”

mockery in his

“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

Jason

lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

agreed. “And 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 probably would’ve floored it through.

Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and I swear I was not under the

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