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

the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car

the two of them had gotten into

into a tirade.

me, Grace, because this shit

on

to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired that day.

Jason had already heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at

went too far! Not only did

attendant kick us

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you believe

seriously injured. She could’ve died. This wasn’t

That bitch tripped her down an escalator!!!”

it go,” Grace said

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

intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt

as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her

Zoe is

that mean?” Jason asked

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace

You have bruises all over.” She

the rearview mirror.

turned back to the road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred.

act so brazenly!”

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

was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re one of the ruling families in this city.”

family?” Jason scoffed.

a lot of things,”

“And given their 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

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