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Logan’s sister shoves their mum to the side, extending her hand to me. “I’m Michelle. It’s lovely to meet you.”
“It’s lovely to meet you too.”
“She made cupcakes,” Logan says, holding up the containers.
“You cook too?” Logan’s mum says, clasping her hands together. “Did you hear that Michelle? She cooks too?”
“Mum,” she screeches, and we all laugh. “Excuse her. She’s not normally like this. I think she’s just a little overwhelmed.”
“I’m happy, that’s all,” his mum says, coming to her own defence. I think she’s cute. I like her already.
“Hey, sis.” Logan steps forward and kisses the top of his sister’s head. I feel a twinge of envy when she wraps her arms around him. I pined for a sibling growing up.
“Can I give you a hand with anything?”
“Yes, come.” Logan’s mum grabs my arm, pulling me further into the kitchen. “It will give us some time to get to know each other.”
I glance at Logan over my shoulder. “You okay?” he mouths, and he smiles when I nod. “I’ll go out back and see if Craig needs my help.”
Logan’s mum hands me an apron. “Here, put this on. You don’t want to spoil your pretty dress.” She runs her hand affectionately down my arm, which I find really sweet. “Look how pretty her dress is, Michelle.”
“Mum!”
“Okay. I’m sorry.” Her eyes move back to me. “Forgive me if I seem a little forward. I’m just so happy you’re here.”
“I swear to god, Mum, if you mention marriage or grandchildren to her, I’m putting you in a taxi and sending you home.”
“Michelle,” she gasps, placing her hand on her chest. “I’d never.” I have to suppress my smile when Michelle looks at me and rolls her eyes. Pulling the apron over my head, I tie it in the back. “Can I get you a glass of wine, sweetie.”
“That would be lovely, Mrs. Cavanagh, thank you.” I worried for nothing; his family is amazing.
“Please call me Patricia or Pat.”
“No more wine for you, Mum,” Michelle says, making me laugh.
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
Logan
“Here’s my girl,” I say, as Brooke exits the house and makes her way towards us. I can understand my family’s shock; they’ve been pressuring me to find someone, and settle down for years. “You okay, babe?” I ask, draping my arm over her shoulders.
“I’m great.” She looks happy. I love having her here.
“This is my brother-in-law, Craig.”
“Nice to meet you.” She extends her hand to him. “Thank you for having me here today.”
“Oh, beautifulandwell-mannered,” he says, winking at her, and it immediately gets my back up. I know he’s goading me, and he succeeds.Arsehole.Jealousy it not something I’m used to feeling. Even when my ex cheated on me with my best friend, what I felt was more hurt and anger. But in this moment, the green eyed monster is rearing its ugly head. Everything is different with this woman. I guess it’s because she means the world to me.
“You can let her hand go now,” I say to Craig, who throws back his head and laughs.
“Wow, this one’s got you good.”
“Fuck off,” I say, even though his words ring true. He’s still laughing as he leaves us to head back into the house.
“Your family is really nice.”
“I told you they’d love you.”
