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

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

had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this

on

taking a second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired that day.

the rough account of the incident from

Zoe went too far! Not only did she

the store attendant kick

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you

injured. She

minor fall. That bitch tripped

go,” Grace

you insane? Grace, what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw

a reflection of her

Zoe is

does that mean?” Jason asked carefully.

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

foot is broken! You have bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

mirror. “Is

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

so

Stevens Family…” Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in

and they are a bunch of elitist assholes,

family?” Jason

lot of

win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes

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