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.

shook

the entrance of the hospital and

two of them had gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

you dare even interrupt me, Grace, because

gone on long

second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events

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

far! Not only did she have

having the store attendant kick us out, but she

Can

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

a minor fall. That bitch tripped her

go,” Grace said

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

brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm

was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm

Zoe is a Stevens…”

does that mean?” Jason asked carefully.

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

injured!”

Lina,” Grace

bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

the rearview mirror. “Is she crazy?”

gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe

so

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

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

family?” Jason

buys a lot of things,” Grace

you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light.

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