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 about. I just wanted to be alone, but Bree wouldn't stop nagging. She even

about him locking himself in

shoulder. It felt as if a gigantic hand

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

will deal with his affairs.

had never felt so sorry for anyone. The pain I felt toward Zack made it feel like he was my

light in Zack's eyes dimmed. "He's let us down. I've been reflecting on this, and it's all because we spoiled him from such a young

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

I knew

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

never expected Chris' choice of wife to anger him so

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

slightly hunched. He looked

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