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

hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long after.

gotten

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace, because

gone on long

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

account of the incident from

went too far! Not only

attendant kick us out, but she

intentionally tripped Grace! Can

seriously injured. She could’ve died. This

a minor fall. That bitch

Grace said

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

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out

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

that mean?” Jason asked

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 might have been seriously

injured!”

fine, Lina,”

is broken! You have bruises

the rearview mirror. “Is

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

so

Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if

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 that they’re one of

Jason scoffed.

a lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

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

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.

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