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 after.

of them had gotten into the

into a tirade.

me,

on long enough!”

a second to draw a breath,

had already heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his

Not only did

of having the store attendant

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you

injured. She could’ve died.

a minor fall. That bitch

go,” Grace said tiredly.

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

the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out

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 shoulder to cushion

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

mean?” Jason

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 might have

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

have bruises all over.”

rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens

so

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

down on the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they

Jason scoffed.

of things,” Grace said quietly.

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

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

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