Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 379

Brandon looked over and asked me, "Are you going to head over there?"

I shook my head lightly. At that moment, Charles just needed to be alone.

Brandon didn't say anything more. After a few seconds, I looked away and said, "Let's go."

The car drove a long distance. Through the rearview mirror, I saw that Charles was still standing there in the same position, with an air of despair that seemed almost tangible around him.

Because of Brandon, I remained distracted all the way to Ellie's ward.

Brandon didn't say anything, but when we entered the room, he took my hand.

When his fingers intertwined with mine, I immediately understood his thoughts. I smiled at him and said, "I won't affect Ellie with my mood."

"I just don't want it to affect your appetite," he replied while squeezing my hand. "Everyone has their own sadness. He has to get through it on his own."

"Yeah." I pushed open the door to the ward.

Ellie had been reading a book. When she saw us, she immediately put it down and ran toward us. "Bran, Mae."

Ellie was more lively and enthusiastic now than she had been in that secluded little courtyard. She was like a bird that had just been released from its cage.

"Why are you here so early? Did you bring me food?" Ellie hugged me, but her eyes were fixed on the food container in Brandon's hand.

"We didn't bring you food. We're here to eat together." Ellie's eyes lit up upon hearing that.

She leaned her head on my shoulder. "Then, I'm sure I can eat an extra meatball."

"There are no meatballs. You need to avoid greasy food and stick to a light diet," said Brandon.

Ellie frowned at that.

"I'm practically eating like a monk. I want meat!" Ellie responded brattily.

Brandon put down the food container and tapped her on the forehead. "At most, you'll eat like a nun."

"Mae, look at Bran!" Ellie complained to me.