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

Grace to the entrance of the hospital and

had gotten

into a tirade.

me, Grace, because this shit

on long

barely taking a second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events

from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically

went too far! Not only did she have

attendant

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?! Grace

She could’ve died.

fall. That bitch tripped her down

it go,” Grace said

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

intersection and Jason threw out his arm

back against the seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her

because Zoe is

does that mean?”

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,”

You have bruises all over.”

mirror.

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

so

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

you really shouldn’t look down 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 that

Jason

lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

to court, who do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light. If not for

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

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