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 past

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

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

nonsense are you spouting? I don't have anything

I cocked my head to one side, feigning a serious

Zack shook

You know how they say that birds of a feather flock together? Well, that's

if he hadn't expected

with his little daughter in the garden downstairs. She's

may be close, but that doesn't mean I agree with everything he does. I have

his serious tone, I smiled. "Look at you, I was just joking. I know

my illness this time is serious.

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

as a deep sorrow, akin to the pain of parting with life, washed over me. My eyes stung, and my throat tightened. I grabbed his arm. "You're going to be fine, nothing's going to happen..." Zack's hand gently