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.

night, I criticized Lisa for being a coward, but wasn't I the same? I am acting a little cowardly, but I had another motive too.

me seriously because he had gotten me too easily. People have always undervalued what

like a piece of fruit. If it was gifted by someone, people might toss it aside without a second thought. However, if it was bought by them, they

records first to assess the surgical risks. Then, you can decide whether or not to proceed." I left the

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." I was taken aback. Ellie only mentioned

issues?" I

in order to make sure the doctors could properly assess her

gripped the ralling. I followed him and noticed the heavy expression on

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

I knew that having something

? Or was it."

and struggled to find the right words. "When

with

glioma. It seemed like this angelic girl's fate had

she won't live past 20, Brandon said with a