Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 215

During my visit to Brandon's house, I knew Ellie had probably told him everything,

"If you like it there, maybe in the future..." Brandon paused and left the sentence unfinished.

I smiled. "What's with the future?"

Brandon's Adam's apple bobbed again. "You could retire there in the future."

"Just me?" The words slipped out before I could stop them.

"I could join you if you'd like." Brandon didn't beat around the bush.

However, I hesitated. The future was so uncertain, and growing old together felt so far away.

"I've found a specialist for Ellie. Can you give me her medical records?" I shifted the topic.

the same? I am acting a little cowardly, but I had another motive too. I

treated me indifferently and never took me seriously because he had gotten me too easily.

However, if it was bought by them, they would likely eat it, even if it didn't taste quite right. Brandon

her records first to assess the surgical risks. Then, you can decide

already consulted someone. Ellie's surgical risk is high. Her surgery is far riskier than typical heart surgeries because of her rare blood type. Plus..." Brandon paused. "She has other health issues too."

issues?" I

needed to know everything in order to make sure the

had taken a few steps to the side and gripped the ralling. I followed him and noticed the heavy expression on his face. My

a brainstem glioma," Brandon said in a low voice. "And

medical terms, I knew that having something in her brain wasn't a good

? Or was it."

to find the right words.

born with

born with a heart condition and brainstem glioma. It seemed like this angelic girl's fate had been sealed from the moment she

said with a voice so low it made it hard