Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 333

My expression stiffened as Brandon gave Ellie a light tap on the forehead. "You're acting like you're checking the civil registry."

She pouted at him. "I was just asking out of curiosity."

I turned to him. "The checkup is done. You should take her to get something to eat. I'm going to check on something."

"Maddie, what are you going to do?" Ellie asked, her curiosity piqued.

Brandon understood my intention and gently pushed her along as he said, "You weren't this chatty before. Have you turned into a chatterbox since coming here?"

"I'm talking more because I'm worried I might not get the chance to later." Her words left Brandon silent and affected me deeply.

It turned out that Ellie was also afraid she wouldn't make it through the surgery.

"Stop talking nonsense." Brandon patted her on the head lightly.

Ellie linked her arm through his, and they walked away until they were out of sight. I then turned to find Zack.

"Maddie, why are you back again?" Bree asked when she saw me.

about Zack," I replied

Zack and Bree were my adoptive parents because I truly consider

said that it's nothing." Zack's voice lacked strength. It was clear that something was wrong. "Don't lie to me if you see me as your daughter. What's really going on?" My

he attended two banquets recently and had

like this."

was still

I need to go outside to make a call." Conrad

I'll go get

sit in the cafe for a bit since my mom's around

him to the cafe and asked,

he's been coughing a lot. We had him do a checkup last week, and the results suggest that

left me stunned. I

at me and said,

confirmed?"

His voice was also

fell silent for

does the doctor say about this disease?

see if it has spread before the doctor can determine a treatment plan." Conrad took a sip

know?"

told her that there's inflammation in his lungs. She can't keep secrets, and I'm afraid that she'll