Chapter 198

"Zack…" I whispered in shock. My voice was trembling. "Maddie," Zack forced a smile as he called out my name. "Your hair…" I reached out wanting to touch his hair. He looked puzzled. "What about my hair? Is it messy?" Tears streamed down my face. He was even more bewildered upon seeing me cry. "What's wrong? Why are you crying? What has Bree said? Don't believe her. She likes to talk nonsense." Zack seemed to have no idea that his hair had grayed. I had just seen him a few days ago when his hair was still black. Now though not entirely white, 80 percent of it had grayed, turning him into a wholly different man. He had aged from a robust middle-aged man to an elderly man. I couldn't find the words to speak, especially when he didn't seem to realize it himself. I stepped forward and hugged him. My tears flowed uncontrollably. He gently patted my back. "Don't cry. I'm fine, there's nothing to cry about. I just wanted to be alone, but Bree wouldn't stop nagging. She even called y