Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 17

Valeria and Hackett were still in the presidential suite.

A tense silence hung in the air, with neither of them speaking a word.

Valeria hid under the covers on the bed, wrapping herself tightly

Meanwhile, Hackett sat on the sofa. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead. He irritably ripped off his tie and tossed it aside.

What

are you doing? Don't take ve

your clothes off!"

As

Valeria saw his actions, she thought he might start undressing She widened her eyes in terror, feeling panicked.

The effects of the drug were gradually taking hold, and both were struggling to maintain their last shreds of clarity.

Hackett kett had downed the entire glass of wine, and his reaction to the drug was the strongest. He was feeling incredibly uncomfortable and tormented.

He irritably stood up and walked to the large, soft bed. He looked at Valeria, who wrapped herself tightly in the covers on the bed. He found it somewhat amusing. "Or maybe..." Hackett said.

Valeria heard that, her e

widened in I in shock. "Are you out of your mind?"

After Val eyes wider Suddenly, Hackett

Valeria had never eaned in and planted his hands on either side of her. His handsome features suddenly came close to her face. His words were dripping with insinuation. He said, "You were once my legal wife. It's a real loss.

understood

stood why Hackett refused to acknowledge that night at the celebration banquet four years ago.

She thought inwardly. "If we hadn't been together that night, how did our child come into existence?"

Valeria and Hackett had only been intimate that one time. And after that, she got pregnant,

Valeria stared at Hackett's handsome face. Unable to tolerate his shamelessness any longer, Valeria kicked him hard in a sensitive area, "You shameless jerk! Get lost!"

His towering height of nearly 6. .2 feet exuded a commanding presence.

"Hackett!" Valeria screamed.

Then Valeria turned away and said angrily, "If you're uncomfortable, go find your Cheryl. Aren't you supposed to be madly in love with her? I'm sure she'd be happy to keep you company In an instant, Hackett's face darkened.

Suddenly, he shouted at Valeria in anger. "Shut up!"

Hackett abruptly stood up. His face was cold and emotionless as he headed toward the bathroom. He didn't spare a glance at Valeria on the bed.

Soon, the sound of running water gushed from the bathroom.

Valeria was still lying on the bed. Beads of sweat formed on her air forehead from her efforts to break free.

She looked bewildered. And she was a bit dazed by Hackett's outburst, not realizing she had hit a nerve.

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Hackett stood beneath the showerhead, turning on the cold water and allowing the icy stream to

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The thought

of Cheryl crying and pleading with him to take responsibility left him with an inexplicable headache.

After tonight, Cheryl would probably come to him again, crying and making a scene. The more he thought about it, the more agitated he became. After a cold shower that lasted almost half an hour, he walked out of the bathroom wearing a robe.

Upon hearing the bathroom door open, Valeria struggled to sit up as if startled. Even though her body felt completely drained of strength.

Hackett said in a a low, hoarse voice, Tll sleep on the sofa. Don't worry, I won't touch you."

With that, he turned and went straight to the sofa. Then he lay down, intending to pick up his phone and check it. It was only then that he realized the phone signal had been blocked. There was no denying that Barron had gone to great lengths.

It seemed that Barron wante

to see a great-grandchild born tonight.

Valeria, who was on the bed, stared at Hackett on the sofa for a long time. It seemed like he had finally settled down. Then Valeria breathed a sigh of relief.

Summoning every ounce of

muster the strength to crawl into the bathroom.

of strength left in her, she attempted to crawl into the bathroom to take a cold shower. She was utterly drained and felt upset. A soft thud echoed as Valeria fell to the carpet. She was utterly unable powerless, even to

Hearing the noise, Hackett turned his gaze toward her. He got up and then walked over. His imposing figure cast a shadow over her. Then he asked, 'Do you need help?" "No. Just... go away... Valer Valeria was so drained at this point that she didn't even have the energy to curse. Her voice was soft and feeble. The next moment, Hackett scooped her up from the carpet and carried her to the bathroom. Valeria panicked and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Based

on my

understanding of Grandpa, the drug he used is probably quite potent. You won't be able to withstand it. You must soak in cold water." After Hackett carried Valeria to the bathroom, he placed her into the bathtub and began to fill it slowly with water. As Valeria lay in the tub, she immediately felt much better, as if he had been lost in a desert and had finally found a water SOURCE.

Hackett watched as the tub filled with water. Then he said, "You can soak for a maximum of half an hour. After that, I'll come and carry you back." With that, he turned and walked out of the bathroom.

Valeria found it somewhat strange. She thought inwardly. "Why does Hackett look fine now? Have the effects of his drug already worn off?"

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However, at that moment, Hackett was outside the bathroom

Sweat beads formed layer after layer on Hackett's forehead.

It was really difficult for him to carry Valeria into the bathroom just now.

Then the next morning arrived.

Valeria slowly opened her eyes and found herself in bed. There was no sign of Hackett on the sofa across from her.

She sat up and felt somewhat confused. She had even forgotten how she had ended up on the bed last night.

It must

have been Hackett who had carried her back to bed.

Valeria thought inwardly, "Can the door be opened now?"

Valeria got out of bed, pulled aside the covers, and walked to the entrance. She grasped the doorknob. To her relief, the door opened without any issues. The long night had finally passed.

Suddenly, Valeria remembered her child.

She hadn't gone back home the whole night. And she knew Alex would probably throw a tantrum,

At the same time. Cheryl was at the CEO's office of the James Group.

Cheryl

I had arrived at the office early in the morning. She was sitting on the reception area's sofa and waiting for Hackett, Her face was pale, with faint dark circles under her eyes She had hardly slept all tall night.

She stared fixedly at the office door, waiting for Hackett to appe

Suddenly, the door was pushed open from the outside, and Cheryl looked up. Her eyes welled up with tears as she saw Hackett entering.

As soon as Hackett walked into the office, Cheryl rushed into his arms,

"Hackett, you're finally

Cheryl clung tightly to Hackett, releasing her emotions in a torrent of cries don't understand why your grandfather did this.. Why does he keep tormenting me like this?"

cries.

"Alright. Stop crying" Hackett gently stroked the girl's head in his arms.

When Cheryl thought of the possibility that Hackett and Valeria might have spent the night together, she suddenly pushed. Hackett away. "Did you... with Valeria last night?" "It's not what you think," Hackett replied calmly.

Then Hackett walked toward his desk. It seemed that he didn't want to dwell on the matter.

"How is that possible? You're lying! You were both drugged. How could you withstand it? Hackett Cheryl cried out in frustration as if she was going insane.

As expected, just as Hackett had feared, Cheryl came early in the morning to make a scene.

Hackett pinched his brow in annoyance and said in a low voice, told you there was nothing. Do you think I would be afraid