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.

breath. He grabbed Zack's hand and only uttered your name..." Bree choked up, and I could feel my chest tightening. The incident was still a fresh

up the past. She was afraid of hurting

after you because he cared a lot about you,"

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

asked, "Did the brakes malfunction? Was that what caused the accident?" Bree pursed

reacting rather emotionally when I

"Well..." Bree seemed hesitant.

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

emotional state, she sighed and said,

brakes malfunctioned."

check the

held my hand. "Maddie, the driver is

other words, I couldn't pin the blame on anyone, especially