Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 1039

"No, it's just... even though we're dating now, you should still do what you need to do. Just like I still have to go to work.

"Besides, it's only four to five days, not four or five months." Lisa paused briefly before adding, "Don't tell me you can't even last a few days without me?"

"What about you?" Logan, usually so aloof, had turned into someone completely different now that he was in love.

Lisa wanted to say of course I can, but she knew that would only make him unhappy. And men needed to be reassured, too.

She shook her head. "Of course I'll miss you. But we're all just people trying to make our way in the world—we don't always have a choice."

"Then I'll make it a quick trip and come back as soon as I can." Logan's tone suddenly lightened.

One simple "I'll miss you" was all it took to make him happy? He was easier to coax than she thought.

"Good boy," Lisa praised.

But the moment those words left her lips, she felt a sudden pressure on her chin—before Logan's lips crashed down onto hers.

In the quiet of the night, his kiss was deep and urgent, as if he wanted to consume her entirely.

Lisa felt her throat tighten. "Logan, let's go home."

They both knew exactly what going home meant.

When two people were newly in love, the longing to be with each other was overwhelming—almost unbearable.

…

The small courtyard had returned to silence since it was late into the night. Even the lights seemed dimmer, glowing faintly like they were dozing off.

After Brandon finished washing up and came to bed, he found me already asleep. He sat at the edge of the bed, watching me.

I didn't know how long he had been staring, but when I woke up, he was still looking at me. I squinted at him. "Why aren't you sleeping?"

"Do you want some water?" he asked.

I shook my head.

"Hungry?"

He still thought I was pregnant, like before, when I would randomly wake up hungry in the middle of the night.

Postpartum depression was serious. So many women had suffered—some with devastating consequences.

"I won't. I really won't," I promised him.

Brandon searched my eyes.

Ever since Lisa left, he had been reflecting on everything. He had even gone online to read more about postpartum depression.

He had actually researched it before, back when I was pregnant. But after the baby was born, he got so caught up in taking care of both me and the baby that he had completely overlooked my emotions.

And that was what he blamed himself for the most.

"Let's take a trip," Brandon suddenly suggested.

I was still in my postpartum recovery period. Plus, we had a newborn—it wasn't as simple as just picking up and going anymore.

Still, I asked, "Where to?"

He was quiet for two seconds before answering. "Somewhere you can truly relax."