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

of 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,

on long

breath,

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

Zoe went too far! Not only did she

store attendant kick us

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?!

been seriously injured. She could’ve died.

minor fall. That bitch tripped her down an

go,” Grace

part of ‘you-could-have-died’

an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt

shoulder and he gently guided her back against the seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s

is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

does that mean?” Jason

in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled and as if

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

You have bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

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

so brazenly!”

softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from the Stevens Family?”

shouldn’t look down on the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are

family?” Jason

buys a lot of things,” Grace

reach 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. If not for her injured passenger, she probably would’ve floored it

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