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

entrance of the hospital and

of them had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

even interrupt me, Grace, because this

on long

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

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

too far! Not only did she have the malicious

store attendant kick us out, but

Can

injured. She could’ve died. This

fall. That bitch tripped her down an escalator!!!”

it go,” Grace

you insane? Grace, what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not hear!?”

intersection and Jason threw out his

gently guided her back against the seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her

all because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina

mean?” Jason

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 for Grace’s good luck,

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

have bruises all over.”

the rearview mirror. “Is

with hatred. “Zoe relies on the

so brazenly!”

mockery in

them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but

Jason scoffed.

buys a lot of things,” Grace

win?” She shook her head and

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