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. Zack smiled. "Nothing gets past you." "Why would you hide it