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 his

was truly captivating, especially when he was as handsome as

Ellie had

Are you feeling unwell?" Keith asked while

pursed her lip and shook her

you feeling

bit flustered," she said while still staring

and close your eyes," Keith

his

from a slightly fast heartbeat, there's

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

her hands against her chest as

and the dazed look in her eyes as she stared at the ceiling,

now," Ellie confessed, confirming the

Alas!