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.

shook his

Grace to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared

had gotten

into a tirade.

interrupt me,

gone on long enough!”

to draw a breath, Linarelayed the

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

far! Not only did she have

attendant kick us

tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?!

seriously injured. She could’ve

a minor fall. That bitch

Grace said

of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you not

Jason threw

the seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his

Zoe is a

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 everyone else is dirt beneath her feet.” Lina slapped the steering wheel. “If it weren’t for

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

have bruises

mirror.

ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the Stevens Family which allows

act so brazenly!”

of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from the Stevens Family?”

complain about them, and they are a

family?” Jason scoffed.

buys a lot of things,” Grace said

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

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