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

the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long

had gotten into the

into a tirade.

me,

on long enough!”

taking a second to draw a breath, Linarelayed

already heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing

far! Not only did she have

the store attendant kick us out,

Can you believe

seriously injured. She

That bitch tripped her down an escalator!!!”

it go,” Grace said tiredly.

of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not hear!?”

an intersection and Jason threw out

her shoulder 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

is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

mean?” Jason asked carefully.

It’s like they have their greedy hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst!

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

the rearview mirror. “Is

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

act so

Family…” Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what

tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of

Jason scoffed.

lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light. If not for her injured

Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was

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