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 he didn't seem to

forward and hugged him. My

there's nothing to cry about. I just wanted to be alone, but Bree wouldn't

thought I had cried out of worry about him locking himself in the study for two

on his shoulder. It felt as if a gigantic hand was

than expected, but I knew he was just

will deal with his affairs. Don't worry or try

I felt toward Zack made it feel like

light in Zack's eyes dimmed. "He's let us down. I've been reflecting on this, and it's all because

"You shouldn't blame yourself for that. Chris is an adult with his own thoughts and decisions. He

didn't respond. I knew

the way he handled naggings from Bree without a fuss, he

expected Chris' choice of wife to anger him so deeply

me." Zack guided me to the coffee table and

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

me some coffee beans, and I thought I'd..."