Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 198

Chapter 198

"Zack.." I whispered in shock. My voice was trembling

"Maddle," Zack forced a smile as he called out my name.

"Your hair.." I reached out wanting to touch his hair.

He looked puzzled. "What about my hair? Is it messy?"

Tears streamed down my face.

He was even more bewildered upon seeing me cry. "What's wrong? Why are you crying? What has Bree said? Don't believe her. She likes to talk nonsense."

Zack seemed to have no idea that his hair had grayed

I had just seen him a few days ago when his hair was still black. Now though not entirely white, 80 percent of it had grayed, turning him into a wholly different man. He had aged from a robust middle-aged man to an elderly man.

words to speak, especially when

and hugged him. My

gently patted my back. "Don't cry. I'm fine, there's nothing to cry about. I just wanted to

cried out of worry about him locking himself in the study for

shoulder. It

in better spirits than expected, but I knew he was just putting on a brave face

it... Chris will deal with his affairs. Don't worry or

anyone. The pain I felt toward Zack made it

dimmed. "He's let us down. I've been reflecting on this,

for that. Chris is an adult with his own thoughts and

I knew

and the way he handled naggings from Bree without a fuss, he had his

him

me." Zack guided me to the coffee table

I noticed his posture seemed slightly hunched. He looked more like a frail old man when paired

a cup of mocha. Eddie gave me some coffee beans, and