Chapter 453

Vera fell silent, though her expression remained grim. Logan glanced at the two of us and casually mentioned having someone escort her home. Before leaving, she suddenly turned back to him, her voice icy. "Logan, you're not to give a single cent to that woman!" Logan frowned slightly. "Mom, why are you so hung up on this?" His words immediately ignited Vera's anger. She stepped back toward him and stared directly into his eyes. "Don't forget how that wretch tried to climb into your father's bed! And after stealing so many of my things, it's already a miracle I didn't press charges." Logan tried to soothe her. "Mom, you're tired. Let's not talk about such unpleasant things." Vera wanted to say more, but I stepped forward. "Vera, let me take you home." I guided her out, and once in the car, her face was dark with an obvious storm of bad memories stirred up by seeing Madison earlier. Looking at the faint wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, I was reminded of my delicate mother. B