Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 1049

"How about me? Am I, your biological daughter, much worse than him comparatively?" Lisa asked with feigned jealousy.

"You're not too bad, but Logan's just better than you," Martha replied.

Lisa was left speechless. But at the thought of the child that Martha lost, she understood that Martha must have projected other emotions onto Logan.

Lisa did not refute Martha's words. Instead, she said, "There's no doubt how exceptional Logan is. He's the most remarkable man I've ever known."

"Logan? You're just addressing him as Logan? You're getting less respectful the older you get! He's Uncle Logan to you!" Martha reprimanded.

"But that's how I've always addressed him since I was young!" Lisa answered with a playful grin.

"Well, the both of you are no longer kids anymore," Martha said solemnly, as though giving a reminder.

Lisa sensed the meaning behind Martha's words, but she kept quiet.

…

As the Carline residence was just a short distance away from the Cohen residence, it took them just slightly more than ten minutes to get home.

After they got home, Lisa headed straight for her room and replied to Logan's text message. Then, she ended her text with a heads-up for him. "I think Mom's figured something out about us."

"That isn't too bad. At least she'd be prepared." Logan seemed to look at the bright side of things.

Lying on her bed, Lisa sent him another message. "So… What's the plan tonight?"

She wanted to see him. After all, they were going to be apart for several days. The rush of dopamine one got when they were in love was addicting—it made lovers crave each other's presence constantly.

"I'll go get you later."

Lisa smiled at his reply. "Aren't you afraid that Ms. Cohen is going to find out?"

"I am."

Lisa didn't know what to make of his answer.

After giving it some thought, Lisa answered, "Well, you'll definitely approve of him. In fact, I'm sure you'd be beyond satisfied."

The expression on Martha's face remained unchanging. "And you're so sure of that?"

That went without saying. After all, she had just been singing praises of Logan as they made their way home earlier—there was no better man than him.

"Does Logan know about this?"

Lisa swallowed dryly. "Yeah."

"Bring him back so I can meet him."

Martha's instructions put Lisa in a tough spot.

"Why are you in such a hurry? We're still getting to know each other. I'll be sure to bring him back when the time is right," Lisa said.

Martha stared at her, her gaze so piercing that Lisa started breaking out in a cold sweat.