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

hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long after.

them had gotten

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this

on

a second to draw a breath, Linarelayed

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

only did she have the

of having the store attendant kick us

Can you believe

been seriously injured. She could’ve

minor fall. That bitch tripped

it go,” Grace said tiredly.

of

intersection and Jason threw out his

how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood,

Zoe is a

that mean?”

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.

injured!”

Lina,” Grace

bruises all

the rearview mirror.

with hatred. “Zoe relies on the

so brazenly!”

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

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 the fact that they’re one of the ruling families in this city.”

family?” Jason

lot of things,”

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

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