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