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.

against Ellie's chest. He

serious about his work was truly captivating, especially when he was as handsome as

Ellie had definitely fallen for

you feeling unwell?" Keith asked while looking

her lip and shook her head

remained patient. "Are you

bit flustered," she said while

Breathe evenly and close your eyes," Keith calmly

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 out of

did Brandon. I wanted to go out and hear what they were discussing, but I didn't want to leave Ellie alone, so

now pressing her hands against her chest as if trying

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

fallen for that professor just now," Ellie confessed, confirming the suspicion I had had

Alas!