Chapter 368

"The milkshakes are here," Brandon said as he entered, holding some fruits. He didn't ask any questions, but I could tell that he knew something was wrong. I was too upset to explain, so I just followed him into the room. Ellie's face brightened when she saw me. "Mae, the milkshakes are here! I've been waiting for you to try them." Brandon went straight to the kitchen with the fruits, and I watched him for a moment before going over to Ellie. "Mae, I've got everything ready. I was just waiting for you to help with the milkshakes," Ellie said, putting several cups on the table. I wasn't in the mood for milkshakes. "You don't have to share them. You can have them all to yourself." "Really?" Ellie's eyes sparkled. "But I don't have that big of a belly." Ellie poured the milkshakes while chatting. "Mae, where were you? Bran got worried and went looking for you after he finished with the groceries." I said, "I ran into a friend on my way here." Ellie handed me a milkshake and said