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.

am acting a

that Chris treated me indifferently and never took me seriously because he had

gifted by someone, people might toss it aside without a second thought. However, if it was bought by them, they would likely eat it, even if it didn't taste quite right. Brandon remained silent. I remembered what Ellie said and knew he was

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

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." I was taken aback. Ellie only mentioned

issues?" I

in order to make sure the

a few steps to the side and gripped the ralling. I

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

that having something in her brain wasn't

? Or was it."

Brandon's stern face and struggled to find the right words. "When did

was born with it,"

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

said with a voice so low it made it