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."

got

ran into a

milkshake and said, "You have so many friends. I want to make more

replied, "You're so friendly. You'll make lots of

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

to the kitchen. "Bran, come and

a bowl of cherries and a plate of strawberries. He looked worried as he set the fruit down and placed his cool hand on

head on his shoulder. "I just went to see

that upset

family is giving up on her, and Charles is

given up on," I thought, feeling the heaviness of the situation. But with Emma's condition, it seemed like holding on might not make a difference. Brandon didn't say anything, but he gently rubbed his cheek

said, holding his arm tighter and glancing at Ellie, who was now watching us and

and Ellie took it. "Mae, what's going on

spoke up for me, "She's very ill