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 head.

Grace to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long after.

two of them had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace,

gone on long

taking a second to draw a breath, Linarelayed

incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing Lina’s telling of

far! Not only did she have the

the store attendant kick

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you believe

been seriously injured. She could’ve died. This wasn’t

fall. That bitch tripped

go,” Grace said

what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason

Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

mean?”

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

broken! You have bruises

the rearview mirror. “Is

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

act so brazenly!”

a hint of mockery in his

voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that

family?” Jason scoffed.

of things,” Grace said

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

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255