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?"

"Mae, let's

into something lighthearted after Brandon and I

celebrate. Let's celebrate that we are all loving people, and let's wish for our safety

took a cup and clinked

It tastes so

was satisfied, I silently prayed in my heart that her surgery

might feel lonely eating alone. Thus, we

If you eat here, you won't be able to eat much at dinner later, and that would be a waste." Ellie laid out her little plan so clearly that it didn't even come off as

about me. I've been eating alone

years, just like me after losing my parents. Even though I was surrounded by

I went to the restaurant that Xander had mentioned. He remained silent the

the thought of Ellie's organ donation was weighing heavily on him. Even though he had

didn't want to agree, why didn't you just refuse? If you said no, Ellie wouldn't have

something happens to her one day, her organs can't be donated to others?" Those who gave love would receive

understood Brandon's thoughts, so I just held his hand. He looked at me, and

the car stopped, I saw the hotel logo and remarked, "Mr. Roulder inviting me to dine at Hilcord's finest hotel isn't a