Chapter 884

I was taken aback by Ellie's decision to give up the heart. She once said that as long as the heart beat in her, it belonged to her, no matter whose it was. But now she had changed her mind, and I didn't know why she had this thought. It was heartbreaking. The heart within her was all that remained of my family, yet she seemed unwilling to keep it. The heart had become hers, and she could do what she wanted. It was her decision, and I had no say in the matter. Brandon seemed to understand my feelings. He kissed the top of my head. "Ellie is merely asking. She won't give up without a fight." He sighed softly. "Maybe she's worried that she's contracted AIDS and won't live long. So, she wanted to give the heart to someone who needed it more, to keep Emma alive." Brandon's words struck a chord. I couldn't believe I hadn't thought of that. I had been so wrong about her. At that moment, I felt a pang of guilt for being so selfish and close-minded. It was at that exact moment tha