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

hugged him. My tears flowed

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

about him locking himself in the

on his shoulder. It felt as if

than expected, but I knew he was just putting on a brave face so I wouldn't worry

deal with his

pain I felt toward Zack made

"He's let us down. I've been reflecting on this, and it's all because we spoiled

Chris is an adult with his own thoughts and decisions. He

didn't respond. I knew he

man. Despite his easygoing nature and the way he handled naggings from Bree

to anger him so deeply that his hair grayed in

with me." Zack guided me to the coffee table

his posture seemed slightly hunched. He looked more like

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