Chapter 312

"What is it?" I asked with a smile. Ellie bit her lip. "Mae, is my surgery going to cost a lot of money?" My heart skipped a beat at her question, worried she might change her mind because of the cost. "No, it's not that much. And don't worry about the money. Your brother just got a new job as a technical engineer. His salary is quite substantial." Ellie remained silent. I moved closer to her. There was a concept in psychology called the "proximity effect". It suggested that sometimes trust wasn't built through words but simply by stepping closer to someone. I gently stroked Ellie's long, silky hair. "The doctor performing your surgery is a senior of one of my friends. He's incredibly skilled. All you need to do is focus on getting better. Once the surgery is over, you'll be healthy again." "Mae." Ellie's eyes began to shimmer with tears. "You're so kind." I smiled. "Of course. If I weren't, your brother wouldn't have liked me for so long." Ellie chuckled at that. "Mae, the love