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

the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car

the two of them had gotten

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace, because

on long

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

the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his

far! Not only did she have the malicious

having the store attendant kick us out, but

tripped Grace! Can you

She

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her

it go,” Grace

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

intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt

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

all because Zoe is a Stevens…”

mean?” Jason

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

You have bruises

mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

so

with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So

was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a

family?” Jason scoffed.

lot of things,”

court, who do you think would win?” She shook her

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