Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 18

Seeing that Hackett appeared upset, Cheryl started to feel a bit uneasy.

"Well, I believe you! But, Hackett, didn't you feel uncomfortable last night? How did you get through it?" Cheryl asked cautiously, afraid of provoking his anger again.

It was not that she did not trust Hackett. It was that she did not trust Valeria.

She knew Valeria would not let go of such an excellent opportunity to reconnect.

Hackett's tone was chilly. "I took lots of cold showers."

Upon hearing this explanation, Cheryl felt somewhat relieved. From what she knew of Hackett if he had slept with Valeria last night, he would have admitted it rather than explained it Because Hackett was not a man who liked to explain.

Cheryl smiled and approached Hackett, suddenly looking shy as she said, "Hackett, is the medicine's effect over now? Are you feeling a bit better?"

Yeah"

Hackett sat in his swivel chair, preparing to deal with official matters, as there was an executive meeting later.

"Hackett, if you need anything, I-I can help you with that too. I'm your girlfriend, and 1... Cheryl's expression was bashful, and she could not even look Hackett in the eyes as she spoke. Hackett had never touched her, no matter what she tried.

She was still deceiving him with that night from four years ago at the party. If one day Hackett found out that the woman he had slept with that night was not her, she wondered if he would still be responsible for her. Cheryl could not even imagine the consequences if Hackett found out about this.

So, before Hackett learned about that night, she had to succeed in having her way with him, or she was likely to be abandoned.

Cheryl waited for his response, nervously clenching her fingers.

The tip of the Hackett's pen, signing documents, paused momentarily, and he said in a deep voice, "No need. I'm already fine."

The atmosphere in the office became highly awkward.

A trace of disappointment appeared on Cheryl's tiny face, mixed with a sense of shame. She had initiated such a proposition, and yet it had been rejected.

Wanting to ease the tension and change the subject, she said, "Are you busy this afternoon? Can you spend some time with me? I need you."

Valeria hurriedly rushed back to Emerald Garden, seeing the many having breakfast with Alex.

She breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed the nanny had stayed overnight,

"Ms. Sharp, why did you only come back now? I was nearly going to call the police. The baby kept crying for you. I didn't dare to leave last night. The nanny complained as soon as she saw Valeria. 11:47 Wed, Oct 30 ti 6.

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her, those adorable grape-like eyes instantly lit up, but he angrily

"I'm sorry, I had some last-minute matters last night, so I didn't come back. Thank you for

back. Now that you're here, I'll head off. I have a lot

for

the nanny off. Valeria returned to the dining table and looked at Alex, immersed in sipping soup. From the moment she entered until now, Alex had not glanced at her properly. It seemed he was angry. Valeria could not

"Hmph!"

and continued with his soup,

you really ignoring me?" She

temper. He was

me, okay? Didn't you say you'd always forgive

she could not help but smile at how cute he looked when he was all pouty and annoyed. His grumpy face was just too adorable for her to take liis anger seriously.

her,

to do to feel better?

still put on a reluctant expression. I don't really want to go, but if you insist on taking me, I

that Alex was quite the tricky little guy to deal

come with me, will you? I really want to take you to the amusement park. Let's go together, okay? It will make me so happy if

suddenly perked up, a look of excitement on his

your breakfast nicely.

"Okay!

with Alex. She felt like her legs were about to give in, but Alex was as energetic as ever, wanting to try every single attraction. "Alex, I have to go

up. I'm

of exhaustion. Playing with a little boy was truly a physically demanding

moment, Cheryl was

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those paparazzi you arranged

now. Once the photos are taken, they'll be uploaded online. We've also contacted magazines and media outlets."

phone, Cheryl's lips curved into a sly

sure everyone saw who Hackett's

that moment, Valeria entered the restroom

around, her smile vanished from her face.

"You're here too?"

had not expected a celebrity like Cheryl to roam

made Cheryl absolutely furious. She let out a cold snort and said, "Valeria, were you disappointed last night? Even when you were together all night, Hackett didn't touch you. It's truly embarrassing. Did you think teaming up with Mr. James would lead to remarriage? Hackett doesn't

likened to staring at someone who lacked

events of last night, but Cheryl was being confrontational,

do you know he didn't touch

touch you at all! Cheryl

scornful laugh. "You believe what he says? We were locked together all night! And considering the effect of the medicine,

to me! Stop trying to sow discord between