My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict!

Chapter 82

Jason carefully placed Grace in the chair and propped a storage box beneath the kitchen table so she could elevate

her foot.

“You need to eat,” he said. Then he busied himself in the

kitchen reheating the food she’d prepared earlier.

“You know,” Lina said. “I wasn’t too keen on this whole

arrangement. You kind of came out of nowhere and basically moved in.” Lina laughed softly as she took in the small

changes around the apartment. “I definitely wasn’t buying all that sister/brother stuff.” She laughed again.

Jason arched a brow at her.

“But now,” Lina went on, “It’s clear you’re good for my friend. Thank you for helping her.”

Jason turned back to plating up food for Grace. “There is no reason to thank me. Grace would do the same for me.”

As he said it, he realized that was true. She’d be there for him. No questions asked. No stipulations or expectations of something in return. And she wouldn’t leave his side.

Could he say that of anyone else in his life? Anyone who wasn’t on his payroll, that is. Or who wasn’t out to gain something from him?

Lina yawned.

“You should go home and rest,” Grace said. “This has been… a stressful day. I’m sorry you got dragged into this drama.”

Lina gave Grace a hug. “The other people brought the drama when they tried to bully you.”

Grace just shrugged. “I shouldn’t have engaged. I know

better…

“That’s nonsense,” Lina argued. “They had no right to target

you.”

she wanted to reply

on top of her head. “Can I do anything else -do you need

call you if I

closed and locked it behind her. Then he fed Grace her dinner. She protested at first, but

Her ankle ached. Most of her body did. But mostly, she just felt beaten down. Like she was fighting some battle and there was no way

don’t like that look,” Jason said quietly.

looked away. “I need to clean

brought the dishes

experienced, she seldom allowed herself to wallow or to feel sorry for herself. What

she felt a bit hopeless.

was done tidying up, he asked, “Sister, do you need to go to the

“Huh?”

asked as if it was

the roots of her hair. She made

and wobbled on her

back

this again,” Jason said. “Sister, do you need to go to

was awkward but she ultimately said “yes.”

bathroom. He left her standing, and waited to make sure she was steady. Then he backed out and closed the door behind

he said.

grew even

he had been paying attention to how frequently she relieved herself. On the

Jason was there. He swept her up and carried her

There’s a slight bone fracture in

but the other

move as

you not like me taking care of you like this?”

no.” She shook her head.

faintly and reached out to lightly stroke her

hurt, Sister,

was a

want to walk, I’ll have to carry you. If you want to eat, I’ll feed you. When you’re thirsty, I’ll be the one to bring you something to drink. I like you

me.”

Grace swallowed hard.