Chapter 321

It seemed she knew how serious her condition was. She was aware that if the surgery were successful, it would be a new chance for her. If it failed, everything she was experiencing now would only become a memory. "You'll have plenty of time to live this kind of life in the future," I said, nudging her gently with my head. "Trust me." "Maddie, Bran can be really stubborn and not great with words. Please don't get upset with him," Ellie suddenly said with a hint of emotion. I thought she was worried about the surgery, and I was just about to comfort her when she continued, "I know you've been purposely punishing him these past few days, right?" Her words made me a bit embarrassed, so I poked her playfully. "Kid, where do you get all these ideas? Don't overthink it." "Maddie, don't be fooled by my age. I've read a ton of romance novels. I get it. I understand everything," she said with a confident smile. I didn't deny it anymore. "Yeah, he was being too stubborn, so I let him deal w