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

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

had gotten into the car,

into a tirade.

dare even interrupt me, Grace,

on long enough!”

a breath, Linarelayed the events that had

of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened dramatically

Zoe went too far! Not only did she have

having the store attendant

tripped Grace! Can you believe that!?!

injured. She could’ve died.

fall. That bitch tripped her down an

go,” Grace

you insane? Grace, what part of ‘you-could-have-died’ did

at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to

gently guided her back against the seat. Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s

all because Zoe is a Stevens…” Lina seethed.

that mean?” Jason asked

businesses, commerce. It’s like they have their greedy hands in everything. And Zoe… she’s the worst!

injured!”

Lina,” Grace said.

broken! You have bruises

the rearview mirror. “Is

turned back to the road ahead. Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred.

so brazenly!”

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

Jay, you really shouldn’t look down on the Stevens Group.” Her voice was tired. “Look, I can complain about them, and they

Jason scoffed.

a lot of things,” Grace said quietly.

shook her head and hit

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