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 head.

carried Grace to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s

had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

on

second to draw a breath,

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

Zoe went too far! Not only did she

attendant kick

Can you believe that!?!

seriously injured. She could’ve

minor fall. That bitch tripped her

go,” Grace said tiredly.

what part of

brakes at an intersection and Jason

seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of

is a Stevens…” Lina

that mean?” Jason asked

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

have bruises all over.” She eyed

the rearview mirror. “Is she

road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies

so brazenly!”

of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from the

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

family?” Jason scoffed.

lot of things,” Grace said

would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes

accident happened, it brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to

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