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.

place of accident. By the time we arrived, your mother had passed, while your father was hanging on his last breath. He grabbed Zack's hand

I understood why she refused to bring up the

us to look after you because he cared a lot

However, I didn't bring this matter up for mourning. I suppressed my searing emotions and asked, "How did the car crash happen?

what caused the accident?" Bree pursed her lips. "I'm not

him reacting rather

"Well..." Bree seemed hesitant.

Bree." I carried a tearful tone. She stroked my face. "Maddie, they're gone.

is it

my emotional state, she sighed

brakes malfunctioned."

driver check

hand. "Maddie,

couldn't pin the blame on anyone, especially not