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 Lina’s car appeared not

had gotten into the car, Lina

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace, because this shit

gone on

draw a breath,

rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing

Not only did

the store attendant kick us out, but she

intentionally tripped Grace! Can

been seriously injured. She

minor fall. That bitch tripped her down an

Grace said tiredly.

you insane? Grace, what part of

at an intersection and Jason threw

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

because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

mean?”

Stevens Family. They own a good portion of 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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

You have bruises all over.”

the rearview mirror.

the road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with

act so brazenly!”

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

them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the fact

family?” Jason

of things,” Grace

think would win?” She shook her head

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