Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"The milkshakes are here," Brandon said as he entered, holding some fruits.

He didn't ask any questions, but I could tell that he knew something was wrong.

I was too upset to explain, so I just followed him into the room.

Ellie's face brightened when she saw me. "Mae, the milkshakes are here! I've been waiting for you to try them."

Brandon went straight to the kitchen with the fruits, and I watched him for a moment before going over to Ellie.

"Mae, I've got everything ready. I was just waiting for you to help with the milkshakes," Ellie said, putting several cups on the table.

I wasn't in the mood for milkshakes. "You don't have to share them. You can have them all to yourself."

"Really?" Ellie's eyes sparkled. "But I don't have that big of a belly."

Bran got worried and went looking for

a friend

have so many friends. I want to make more

replied, "You're so friendly. You'll

to try them all. Mae..." "Mae?" Ellie waved her hand in front of my face. "What's wrong?

could answer, Ellie called out to the kitchen. "Bran, come and check on

the kitchen with a bowl of cherries and a plate of strawberries. He looked worried as

head on his shoulder. "I just went to see Emma Finnegan, Charles's mentor." Brandon knew

upset you?"

up on her,

the situation. But with Emma's condition, it seemed like holding on might

holding his arm tighter and

Ellie

me, "She's very