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.

shook his head.

the hospital and Lina’s car appeared

gotten into

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace,

on long

barely taking a second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had

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

only did she have

the store attendant kick

tripped Grace! Can you

injured. She could’ve died. This

bitch tripped her down

go,” Grace said

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

Jason threw

a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm

Zoe is

that mean?” Jason asked

you’ve heard of the Stevens Family. They own 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

injured!”

fine, Lina,”

You have bruises all over.”

the rearview mirror. “Is

her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on

so

Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in

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 change

Jason

of things,” Grace said quietly.

do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light. If

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