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?"

played along and said, "Mae,

into something

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

took a cup

so good. It tastes so

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

something delicious for Ellie. We were worried that she might feel lonely eating alone. Thus, we planned to stay and

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

about me. I've been eating alone for

what she said made me realize how lonely she had been all these years, just like me after losing my parents. Even though I was surrounded by

the restaurant that Xander had mentioned. He remained

on him. Even though he had agreed to her request, it still

you just refuse? If you said no, Ellie

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

his hand. He

logo and remarked, "Mr. Roulder inviting me to dine at Hilcord's finest hotel isn't