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

secrets you can't tell Bree and Conrad, you can tell me. I promise to keep it secret," I said, raising my hand as

the garden earlier, I teased,

nonsense are you spouting? I don't have anything

side, feigning a serious

shook his

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

eyes widened as if he hadn't expected

it from him. "I played with his little daughter in

I agree with

know you and Bree have a great relationship. You wouldn't do anything to

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'm gone, promise me you'll be brave and strong.

breath hitched 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