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 worried and went looking for you after he finished with

"I ran into a friend

so

You'll make lots of

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

Ellie called out to the kitchen. "Bran,

out of the kitchen with a bowl of cherries and a plate of strawberries. He looked worried as he set the fruit down and placed his

on his shoulder. "I just went to see Emma Finnegan,

something happen that upset

on her, and Charles is really upset.

the heaviness of the situation. But with Emma's condition, it seemed like holding on might not

and glancing at Ellie, who was now watching us and had

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

up for me, "She's very ill