Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

I was surprised that Brandon had agreed to her request, but his agreement made my heart ache even more.

He clearly didn't want to, yet he still respected Ellie's wishes.

Perhaps afraid that Brandon might change his mind, Ellie immediately took out her phone and registered online. Watching her carefully fill out the registration information, I realized that she carried incredible energy with her. This energy was positive, uplifting, and full of gratitude.

"Brandon, let's sign up together too." I couldn't help but make my decision as well.

Brandon looked at me, and even Ellie paused her registration. "Mae..."

"Alright," Brandon agreed without hesitation and pulled out his phone.

"Bran, Mae, you guys..." Ellie seemed both excited and uneasy.

That was just how people were. Ellie could be stubborn when making decisions for herself, but when it involves others, she couldn't easily accept it.

But in the end, Ellie didn't try to stop us. Instead, she turned her unease into a smile. "Bran, Mae, let's apply together then. Hopefully, we'll stay healthy for decades and won't need to use this."

She made both Brandon and me laugh. I teased her by asking, "So, your grand act of love is just a formality and not from the heart?"

and said, "Mae, let's just keep

atmosphere turned into something lighthearted after Brandon and I decided

celebrate. Let's celebrate that we are all loving people, and let's wish for our safety and health." Ellie raised her

I each took a cup and

so good. It tastes so

was satisfied, I silently prayed in my heart that her surgery would be successful and that she would stay healthy

something delicious for Ellie. We were worried that she might feel lonely eating alone.

that would be a waste." Ellie laid out her little plan so

dinner. Don't worry about me. I've been eating alone for years." Ellie made us stop

parents. Even though I was surrounded by noise and laughter in the Gildon family, there was still an emptiness

Xander had mentioned. He

the thought of Ellie's organ donation was weighing heavily on him. Even though he had agreed to her request, it still

you just refuse? If you said no, Ellie wouldn't have

reason to refuse. Why should she be able to receive someone else's donation, but if something happens to her one day, her organs can't be donated to others?" Those who gave love would receive love,

thoughts, so I just held his hand. He

the car stopped, I saw the hotel logo and remarked, "Mr. Roulder inviting me to dine at