Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 259

I realized how awful of a daughter I was right then. I only knew my parents died in a car crash but not how or why.

Bree's expression shifted slightly, and she held my wrist. "Maddie, didn't I say not to bring it up? It's in the past."

"I'm no longer a kid now, Bree. I can take the truth. Tell me, please." I held her hand.

Her fingers trembled slightly. "It's all history, Maddie. Why do you wish to bring it up?"

I stayed silent briefly before saying, "That's because they're my parents, Bree, my only family in this world."

My parents were orphans who grew up at the orphanage. Similarly, I became one when they left me.

My words probably pulled at her heartstrings, so it took her a second to recount the incident.

had passed, while your father was hanging on his last breath. He grabbed Zack's hand and only uttered your name..." Bree choked up, and I could feel my chest

why she refused to bring up

wanted us to look after you

I didn't bring this matter up for mourning. I suppressed my searing emotions

apprehension. My breath was thin as I asked, "Did the brakes malfunction? Was that what caused the accident?" Bree pursed her lips. "I'm not too

knows?" I remember him reacting rather emotionally

"Well..." Bree seemed hesitant.

just tell me, Bree." I carried a tearful tone. She stroked my face. "Maddie, they're gone. Why do you still want to

avoidance spiked my anxiety. "What is it

my emotional state, she

brakes malfunctioned."

driver check the car?" I

hand. "Maddie, the

I couldn't pin the blame on anyone, especially not on a dead