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 head.

entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared not long after.

the two of them had gotten into

into a tirade.

even interrupt me,

gone on

draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had

already heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically at hearing Lina’s telling

Zoe went too far! Not only

store attendant kick us out, but she

tripped Grace! Can you believe

seriously injured. She could’ve died. This

bitch tripped her down an

Grace said

of ‘you-could-have-died’ did you

and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s forward momentum.

doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his

is a Stevens…”

that mean?” Jason asked carefully.

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

injured!”

Lina,” Grace

broken! You have bruises

the rearview mirror.

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

act so brazenly!”

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

on the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but

Jason scoffed.

buys a lot of

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

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