Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 962

I knew Sally didn't mean any harm, but what about others?

In today's society, there weren't many who truly wished you well. Even those who did wouldn't want you to be better off than them.

Had I been too high-profile lately?

Had I attracted envy and jealousy?

But, I didn't even promote Serenity Tea House. The customers who came here did all the advertising for me.

Perhaps the stalker Brandon mentioned had found us because of this.

Sally stayed until the afternoon, but Tiffany refused to leave, insisting on staying with me.

I had promised to spend time with her, so I let her stay. Besides, she was well-behaved and not mischievous. Her presence added a new liveliness to the estate.

When Lisa arrived, Tiffany stood at the door and adorably greeted her. "Welcome!"

Lisa joked, "Wow, where'd you pop up from, little miss? Doesn't your boss know it violates labor laws to hire kids?"

Tiffany, though young, had picked up some business phrases from Sally. She replied, "I don't get paid, Madam Pretty."

Lisa bent down and gently tapped Tiffany's nose. "What did you call me?"

"Madam Pretty," Tiffany replied.

Lisa pointed to me, sitting in a rocking chair. "What do you call her?"

"Madeline."

Lisa's eyes brimmed with deep hurt as if she'd endured a thousand blows. She pinched Tiffany's cheek in response. "I'm younger than her and don't have a big belly. I should be called by my name, Lisa, not Madam."

Tiffany looked at me and then at her. "You look like a madam. But if you don't like it, I can call you Lisa."

Lisa tilted her head back and thought for a few seconds. "He's a lovely illusion, like a moon in water, beautiful but forever out of reach."

She shook her head as she spoke. "It's impossible for us to be together unless the world ends."

I pressed on, "Forget about the end of the world. I'm asking if you love him. Have you ever felt anything more for him?" I pressed. Although I had asked her privately before, this time I was asking for Logan to hear.

Before Lisa arrived, I had spoken with Logan. He said he had already considered Lisa's concerns and would make her parents and the Cohens accept their relationship. But now, she was the one unwilling to take that step.

With his commitment, I decided to help him probe Lisa's feelings.

Exhausted from craning her neck, slumped over the table with her chin resting on the surface.

"During my teenage years, when I was still figuring out my emotions, I had a crush on him. But he's my uncle, and I have morals and integrity. I had to push those feelings aside and just think of him as family."

"What about now? After knowing you're not blood-related, have you rekindled any of those feelings?" I pressed further.