Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 345

Zack looked at me with gentle eyes. It was the kind of look a father would give his daughter. "To me, you'll always be the kid who never grows up. But I must say, being strong-willed and stubborn may serve you well in your work, but it's not always good for you in life."

I comprehended his perspective, yet individuals were endowed with their own unique tenacity and character. As the adage stated, nature was indeed more powerful than nurture.

"Maddie, being a bit muddled can bring happiness, especially in life. You don't need to have everything figured out, okay?" he advised me like a concerned father.

Seeing his worried look and thinking about his illness, I nodded in agreement, even though I still held onto my principles.

"Maddie," Zack called out to me.

"Yes?"

He shook his head slightly. "It's nothing."

"No, there's definitely something on your mind." I could tell that he wanted to say something but was hesitating.

smiled. "Nothing gets

secrets you can't tell Bree and Conrad, you can tell me. I promise to keep it secret,"

and daughter in the garden earlier, I teased, "Like maybe you've got a woman and a child out

choked at my words. "What nonsense are you spouting? I don't have anything like

head to one side, feigning

Zack shook

they say that birds of a feather flock together? Well, that's what I'm thinking about

as if he hadn't

him. "I played with his little daughter in the garden downstairs. She's

doesn't mean I agree with everything he

at you, I was just joking. I know you and Bree have a

my illness this time is serious. I'm not sure if I'll

paused. "If one day I'm gone, promise me you'll

parting with life, washed over me. My eyes stung, and my throat tightened. I grabbed his arm.