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.

find the words to speak, especially when he didn't seem to

stepped forward and hugged him.

cry. I'm fine, there's nothing to cry about. I just wanted to be alone,

about him locking himself in the study for two

his shoulder. It felt

than expected, but I knew he was just putting on a

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

felt so sorry for anyone. The pain I felt toward Zack made it feel like

let us down. I've been reflecting on this,

him, "You shouldn't blame yourself for that. Chris is an adult with his

didn't respond. I knew he wasn't

he handled naggings from Bree without a fuss, he had his unwavering

of wife to anger him so deeply that his hair grayed in just

Have some coffee with me." Zack guided me to the coffee table and started

slightly hunched. He looked more like a frail

cup of mocha. Eddie gave me some coffee beans, and I thought I'd..." Zack's voice