Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"Lie down. Let me listen," Keith said as he took the stethoscope from around his neck.

We all watched anxiously. Even Brandon, who usually remained calm under pressure, was visibly tense.

However, this was just a check-up, not a surgery.

I saw once again how much he cherished her. I reached out and held his hand. He turned to look at me, and I gave him a reassuring nod.

Ellie didn't move. She just stared at Keith as if she were frozen in place.

Upon noticing this, Lisa stepped forward and bent down slightly. "Lie down so Mr. Marrow can listen to your heartbeat. It won't hurt."

Ellie had already met Lisa earlier and had taken an immediate liking to her.

It was only then that Ellie blinked and obediently lay down.

I noticed her cheeks had turned red, like the flowers blooming in her little garden. My heart tightened as I looked into her eyes, which sparkled brighter than ever.

who was pressing the stethoscope against Ellie's chest. He was focused solely on

was serious about his work was truly

no! Ellie had

Are you feeling unwell?" Keith asked while looking

her lip and shook her head but

remained patient. "Are you feeling well

bit flustered," she said while still staring at

Breathe evenly and close your eyes," Keith

that moment, Brandon tightened his grip on my hand as

to another position before putting it away. He looked at Ellie and said, "Aside from a slightly fast heartbeat, there's nothing major to worry about." After speaking, he exchanged a look with Brandon and me, then walked

what they were discussing, but I

her chest as if trying to keep her heart

flushed face and the dazed look in her eyes as she stared at the ceiling, I walked over. "Is

just now," Ellie confessed, confirming the

Alas!