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

entrance of the hospital and Lina’s car appeared

of them had gotten into the

into a tirade.

me, Grace, because

gone on long enough!”

taking a second to draw a breath,

account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened

too far! Not only did

of having the store attendant kick

Can

been seriously injured. She could’ve

That bitch tripped her

it go,” Grace said tiredly.

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

on the brakes at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s

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

all because Zoe is a Stevens…”

does that mean?” Jason asked carefully.

the worst! Acting like she’s so

injured!”

fine, Lina,” Grace said.

bruises all

rearview mirror. “Is

teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies on the

act so brazenly!”

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

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

family?” Jason

lot of things,” Grace said

agreed. “And given their reach and influence, if this were to go to court, who do you think would win?” She shook her

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