Love's Redemption

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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.This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - ©.

Zack smiled. "Nothing gets past you."

"Why would you hide it from me? If you have any secrets you can't tell Bree and Conrad, you can tell me. I promise to keep it secret," I said, raising my hand as if taking an oath. Zack was amused by my teasing. "What secrets would I have?"

Remembering Arthur's mistress and daughter in the garden earlier, I teased, "Like maybe you've got a woman and a child out there."

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

"Really?" I cocked my head to one side, feigning a serious expression as I gazed at him.

"Really." Zack shook his head.

"But your buddy does. You know how they say that birds of a feather flock together? Well, that's what I'm thinking about here..."

Zack's eyes widened as if he hadn't expected me to know about Arthur's situation.

I didn't hide it from him. "I played with his little daughter in the garden downstairs. She's adorable."

Zack sighed. "We may be close, but that doesn't mean I agree with everything he does. I have my own thoughts and beliefs."

Hearing his serious tone, I smiled.

"Look at you, I was just joking. I

know you and Bree have a grea

relationship. You wouldn't do anything to hurt her."

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

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He paused. "If one day I'm gone, promise me you'll be brave and strong. Don't cry."

My 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 arm. "You're going to be fine, nothing's going to happen.

Zack's hand gently stroked my head, but he didn't say anything more.

Neither did I. I just lay by his bedside like that.

In the end, I fell asleep. When I woke up, I found Zack's coat draped over me. He had also fallen asleep.

I took the coat off and gently placed it on top of his blanket, leaving without disturbing him.

The phone in my pocket was ringing. It was an unfamiliar number.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Are you the owner of Apartment 402, Unit 2, Building 6 Greenland Park?"

"I am. May I ask who's calling?"