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.

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

forward and hugged him. My tears flowed

I just

of worry about him locking

It felt as

I knew he was just putting on a brave face so I wouldn't

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

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

Zack's eyes dimmed. "He's let us down. I've been reflecting on

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

respond. I knew he wasn't

Despite his easygoing nature and the way he handled naggings from

to anger him so deeply that his hair grayed

Have some coffee with me." Zack guided

noticed his posture seemed slightly hunched. He looked more like

gave me some