My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict!

Chapter 81

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.

the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long

the two of them had gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

on long enough!”

to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired that

the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing

only did she have the malicious

store attendant

Grace! Can you believe that!?!

seriously injured. She could’ve

bitch tripped

go,” Grace said

what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not hear!?”

slammed on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to

no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion her back and better hold

is

mean?” Jason asked

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

injured!”

Lina,” Grace

broken! You have bruises all over.” She

mirror. “Is she

to the road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred.

act so brazenly!”

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

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

Jason scoffed.

of things,” Grace said quietly.

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

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