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

two of them had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace, because

on long

breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired

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

went too far! Not only did she have

store attendant kick us

intentionally tripped Grace! Can

injured. She could’ve

fall. That bitch tripped her down

it go,” Grace said

part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did

Jason threw out his arm to halt

was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung

is

mean?” Jason

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.”

injured!”

Lina,” Grace

foot is broken! You have bruises all

the rearview mirror. “Is

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

so

with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what

Jay, 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

Jason

lot of things,” Grace

and influence, if this were to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes

in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and I swear I was

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