Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 274

I didn't join Xander for lunch as I already had an appointment with Lisa.

She said Keith had come to their hospital as a visiting professor and that she had already spoken to him. She wanted me to meet him to discuss the details of Ellie's treatment.

"I'll bring Brandon with me," I said. After all, it was about his sister, so it would be best if he heard everything firsthand. Plus, he should be the one to decide whether or not to go ahead with the surgery. Lisa hes "You should come alone. Besides, time is short. We'll only have a short break to quickly discuss the situation," she explained.

So, I went to the hospital alone with Ellie's medical records. Lisa was waiting for me, and after glancing at the records, she led me to the lecture hall.

On the way, she explained, "Keith is very busy. After his lecture, he has other commitments, so you might only have four or five minutes to talk."

I couldn't believe it. "That busy? Like the president?"

Lisa chuckled at my joke and teased back, "Pretty much. He's an internationally renowned professor now. The fact that he's here at

luck, or maybe one of the directors

Lisa was a well-accomplished doctor as well, but her achievements seemed insignificant in the eyes of Keith, whom she admired. This might be

met him privately?" I asked, still

Lisa said while nudging me. "I told you, he's a big-shot professor with an assistant who manages his time." I got the message. It wasn't because

Why not give

However, Lisa didn't reply.

we arrived at the lecture hall. The huge electronic screen displayed the words,

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hall was packed with people. There was a young and handsome man wearing rimless glasses giving a lecture on stage. That had to be

his voice was very pleasant, rivaling even that of TV news anchors. The

indeed like gods among us-they healed and saved lives. He was such a striking and accomplished man. It was

that people were standing along the aisles. Since Lisa and I arrived late, there were no seats left.

didn't know if it was just my imagination, but as soon as Lisa and

looking at you," I whispered to