Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Alex nodded in agreement, saying, "Alright.

After conveying this, he turned around, intending to locate Valeria. However, fate had it that he crossed paths with Valeria, who was returning with a small stack of firewood. "Mommy!" Alex called out excitedly.

Valeria bore a stem expression as she discarded the firewood and directed her gaze at Hackett, asking, "Why are you badmouthing me in front of my son?" Engrossed in getting up the tent, the man smiled and replied, "Did It"

Four years had passed since Valeria had vanished from his life. Over these past four years, he had tried every possible method to gather information about Valeria, but to no avail Valeria slightly scoffed, remarking. Tin an adult. Do you genuinely believe I could vanish without a

Just then, the man's phone abruptly rang

trace?*

Hackett answered the phone, furrowing his brows, and responded, "I'll come over in a couple of days. If you need anything. just speak to the vice president. Mention that I have sent you." On the other end of the call, Nancy's gentle voice came through saying, "Alright."

Valeria didn't wish to eavesdrop, but she inadvertently heard it

Hearing the voice of his first love, she felt uneasy and couldn't resist asking. "Is that a call from your first love? Have you reached a point where you can't bear to be separated Perhaps she was oblivious to the bitterness in her tone.

Hackett glanced at her coolly and responded, "Could you change how you refer to her! She has a name, and it is Nancy

"Is he already so protective of her?

"What a scoundrel, and with his history of romantic involvement, this is not exactly pristine, Valeria thought, her heart filled with disdain.

She sneered, "What is the point of having me remember her name? you remembering it is sufficient. After all, it's not me who's with her

Hackett appeared perplexed as he muttered in a hushed tone. I haven't been with her. Legally speaking. I'm still unmarried."

Valeria piled up firewood while feigning indifference as she replied, "But you've already taken steps, and she has as well. Clearly, you two have feelings for each other. Reconciliation is entirely possible" Seeing her so cynical, Hackett couldn't resist teasing her further as he said, "Nancy is temporarily unemployed. I'm offering her a job opportunity that aligns with her field. It's not as complex as you assume."

"Is that so... If she's unemployed, can't she seek employment on her own? I found my job independently. What's so challenging about that?" Valeria retorted.

She pondered why Nancy, when unemployed, couldn't secure employment independently. Even when Valeria had been jobless, she hadn't turned to Hackett for assistance. Why had this Nancy sought him out? A

As a woman, Valeria clearly knew that Nancy had ulterior motives, perhaps intending to reunite with Flackett.

Hackett smiled faintly, maintaining his composure as he responded, "Is that the case? Perhaps you're more self-reliant and resilient. Nancy might possess a more timid disposition. She interviewed with several companies but faced repeated rejections, leaving her somewhat disheartened. If not for a last resort, she probably wouldn't have approached me

Valeria scoffed dismissively, saying, "Humph... It seems that men can't resist their first love's allure. I once thought you were distinct from other men, but now it appears you're no different

Valeria's tone carried bitterness, as though she were a neglected spouse who had uncovered her spouse's infidelity

Hackett chuckled softly, regarding the woman kneeling on the ground arranging firewood. He remarked, "With every word, you resemble a neglected wife making accusations."

Valeria suddenly raised her head, widened her eyes, and vehemently countered, "I am not! You're overthinking it. Just concentrate on setting up your tent. I'm merely concerned that you might genuinely reconcile with your first love, which wouldn't be in the best interest of my son, considering what happened with Cheryl in the past.

Her words had just escaped her lips when Hackett swiftly replied. "Impossible. Such a situation will never He would sooner stay single than subject his son to the same threat again.

+ recur"

to his

Furthermore, he had no intention of pursuing another romantic relationship, and Valeria simply refused to return to his

side.

Abruptly, a woman's voice sounded from behind them.

"Excuse me, Alex's father, could you assist us in setting up the tent? I'm completely clueless... a female voice inquired.

Valeria and Hackett both instinctively turned towards a woman from their child's class. Rumor had it that she was a single parent who had come alone to accompany her child on the camping trip.

Hackett readily agreed, stating, "Certainly, I'll help you once I'm done with mine."

"Really? Thank you so much. I've been struggling for a while, and those instructions had me baffled. I've got a pounding headache, the woman expressed her gratitude.

Valeria muttered quietly to herself on the side, "Behaving like a saint, coming to the rescue of all. Hypocrite..."Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

She couldn't help but notice that Hackett seemed to have a magnetic charm, particularly among women, especially attractive ones like this single mother.

For example, this single mother was very beautiful and was the type that any man would be tempted by. Therefore, if she asked any man for help, she should not be rejected. However, she just had to ask Hackett James for help....

ou muttering over there?" the man inquired when he observed Valeria's sotto voce commentary.

"Why are you

Valeria rose to her feet, her expression far from friendly as she responded, "You're playing the nobleman here, helping everyone. Get on with setting up the tent. You still have others to assist."

Hackett arched an eyebrow, somewhat amused. He chuckled in response, "If it bothers you, I can decline to help her. A word from you is all it takes."

Valeria responded, "Why would I be bothered? Offering aid is a virtuous deed. Go ahead"

"Then why do you look so annoyed?" the man teased her.

Nearby, Alex chimed in loudly, "Mommy is inad! Mommy looks like this when she's mad."

Valeria was at a loss for words. This was indeed her precious and lial son who was not taking her side at all and evidently leaning toward Hackett.

"Alex Sharp, hush, or you'll go hungry later!" she cautioned him with a stern gaze as she warned her son.

The little guy covered his mouth and scurried off to another spo

The man knitted his brows slightly and said, "You shouldn't constantly threaten him like that, it might breed resentment

over time."

T... I was joking with him. Moreover, I've never let Alex go hungry, Valeria replied as she suddenly felt unjustly criticized. She felt wronged. For the last four years, she had been taking care of Alex alone, and now this hypocrite was questioning her parenting style. "You've been absent for four years. Now you're pretending to be responsible father. Tsk... She mocked him silently.

The tent is ready; you can go inside and rest for a while. I'll set up another tent over there and then return to start a fire. We can cook some spaghetti, Hackett proposed.

Hackett turned and made his way toward the single mother. It appeared that her tent was still in its original state, awaiting assembly. +

Valeria, although hesitant to let Hackett go, refrained from stopping him and instead entered the tent in a huff, intending to take a break

Before long, Alex dashed into the tent, leaned close to her ear, and remarked, "Mommy, I think Raina's mom likes Hackett" "Huh?" Valerie pondered, turning in surprise.