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

entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not

had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me,

gone on long

to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had

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

too far! Not only did she have

store attendant kick us out, but

Can you believe

seriously injured. She

bitch tripped her down

go,” Grace said

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

and Jason threw

driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around

is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

mean?” Jason asked carefully.

you’ve heard of the Stevens Family. They own a good portion of this city. Real estate, businesses, commerce. 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 it weren’t for Grace’s good luck, she

injured!”

Lina,”

bruises all over.” She

mirror. “Is

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

act so brazenly!”

hint of mockery in his

about them, and they are a bunch

Jason

lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

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.

brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an

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