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.

"Nothing gets past

tell me. I promise to keep it secret," I said, raising my hand

daughter in the garden earlier, I teased, "Like

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

my head to one side, feigning a serious expression as I gazed at

shook

they say that birds of a

as if he hadn't expected me to know

didn't hide it from him. "I played with his little daughter in the

agree with everything

tone, I smiled. "Look at you, I was just joking. I know you and Bree have a great relationship. You wouldn't

at the white wall. "Maddie, I want to tell you that my illness this time is serious. I'm not sure if I'll be okay. If... I

one day I'm gone, promise me you'll be brave and strong. Don't

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