Grace was lost in her thoughts that night when she returned to
the apartment. Just as she was having dinner with Jay, someone
knocked at the door.
Grace was startled because she doesnt usually have visitors.
Could it be your family?
Grace wasnt up to another visit from her dad or stepmom, and it
would be a long time before shed forgive Evelyn for her treachery.
But when she opened the door, she was surprised to see Chase
standing outside.
Chase was wearing a black cotton shirt and his face was slightly
red. He looked at Grace and spoke rather uneasily, I He had
barely opened his mouth when he noticed Jason, who had walked
over to stand behind Grace, and he stopped suddenly as if he was
hesitating.
Why are you here? Jason asked. Are you looking for my sister? Jason asked.
I I have some business to discuss with Grace privately, Chase said with a flushed face, then he glanced at Grace and asked, Is that okay with you, Grace?
Jason frowned.
Grace opened her mouth to reply, but Jay interrupted her and said, Is it something you cant discuss here?
Its Chase hesitated.
Grace said, If theres something you need to say, theres no harm
in speaking frankly, and in front of Jay.
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Chase started to wring his hands. I I wanted to say that I dont
mind that youve been in jail. I really like you and I hope that you can be my girlfriend. I I can wait. As long as youre not interested
in anyone else, I can wait, he blurted out in a single breath as if he had had to muster all of his courage to say those words.
Grace was stunned. I, uh, Chase, I dont know what to say.
Chaset kept talking. I know Im still just a small-time driver but I will work hard to earn money to support a family, I I just hope I can give you happiness.
As soon as Chase was done talking, he nodded in Jasons direction, bowed toward Grace, and hurried away. Just consider it, he said as his parting words.
Grace stared numbly at his back. Chase really liked her?
Only when a hand looped around her waist to pull her into the
room and the door slammed shut did she snap out of her trance.
What are you?
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She had barely finished speaking when Jay trapped her against the door. He leaned forward and stared at her fixedly with his dark eyes. What are you thinking about, Sister?
But there was a bite to his words, and the way he normally called
her sister felt more like a promise-or a threat.
Nothing, she replied.
He closed the space between them until she couldnt draw a breath without breathing him in. Let me go, Jay.
And yet, it was as if he did not hear her. He pressed his face closer to her instead and his lips lightly grazed her ear.
She sucked in a breath.
Sister, were you touched by what that man said just now?
Touched? Her laugh was sad. That I dont know, but I am surprised. Im a convict, Jay. Accused of taking a human life. What man would want to be with me?
Did you invite him here?
No. She shook her head. And I truly didnt expect Chase to just
show up and say those things.
He frowned. I dont trust him.