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.

He shook his head.

to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s

them had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace, because

on

a breath, Linarelayed the events that had

heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing Lina’s telling of

went too far! Not only did she

of having the store attendant kick

Grace! Can

seriously injured. She could’ve died.

minor fall. That bitch tripped her

go,” Grace said

what part of ‘you-could-have-died’

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out

seat. Seeing as 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 against

is a

does that mean?” Jason

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

is broken! You have bruises all

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

teeth with

so brazenly!”

Stevens Family…” Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if

complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that

family?” Jason scoffed.

a lot of things,” Grace

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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