Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

It seemed she

knew how serious her condition was. She was aware that if the surgery were successful, it would be a new chance for her. If it failed, everything she was experiencing now would only become a memory. "You'll have plenty of time to live this kind of life in the future," I said, nudging her gently with my head. Trust me."

"Maddie, Bran can be really stubborn and not great with words. Please don't get upset with him," Ellie suddenly said with a hint of emotion.

I thought she was worried about the surgery, and I was just about to comfort her when she continued, "I know you've been purposely punishing him these past few days, right?"

Her words made me a bit embarrassed, so I poked her playfully. "Kid, where do you get all these ideas?

Don't overthink it."

"Maddie, don't be fooled by my age. I've read a ton of romance novels. I get it. I understand everything," she said with a confident smile.

I didn't deny it anymore. "Yeah, he was being too stubborn, so I let him deal with the consequences.

Besides, he has been a bachelor for over 30 years. What's a few days? You don't need to feel sorry for him.

brother. He'd give his life for me. How can I not feel sorry for him?" Ellie said

her ice cream. "He's the best brother in the world, and

in the heart, and I almost teared up. "I'll take

I believe you. I knew it from the moment I first saw you." Her praise caught

of us can spoil him together and make him the happiest brother in the world," I encouraged her. "Okay. Let's make a pinky promise," Ellie said while holding out

I laughed, linking my pinky with

I want to get better

tonight." I wanted to give her more new experiences, knowing her curiosity about this vibrant world wasn't about vanity. It was pure, like a

After that, we can stay at the tallest hotel here, where I can

we'll find a place where you can lie down and

the hospital, and neither Brandon nor I could

she immediately took us to the inpatient ward while Brandon

started shooing us away. "Bran,

staying here." Brandon was unwilling

what about Maddie?" Her question made Lisa burst into