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.

stethoscope against Ellie's chest. He was focused solely on his

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

no! Ellie had definitely

heartbeat is a bit fast. Are you feeling unwell?"

pursed her lip and shook her head

patient. "Are you

she said while still staring at

be nervous. Breathe evenly and close your eyes," Keith

tightened his grip on my hand

at Ellie and said, "Aside from a slightly fast heartbeat, there's nothing major to worry about." After speaking, he exchanged

to go out and hear what they were discussing, but I

her chest as if trying to keep

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

for that professor just now," Ellie

Alas!