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.

of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared

the two of them had gotten into

into a tirade.

interrupt me, Grace, because

gone on long enough!”

breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired

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

went too far! Not only did she have the

having the store attendant kick us

intentionally tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?! Grace

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

That bitch tripped her down an escalator!!!”

Grace said

part of

intersection and Jason

how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s

is

does that mean?”

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

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

bruises all over.” She eyed

the rearview mirror. “Is she

Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the

act so

mockery in his tone. “So what

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

family?” Jason scoffed.

buys a lot of things,” Grace

court, who do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at

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