Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 20

Valeria was busy ordering food, afraid Hackett might notice Alex's presence. After getting her order, she quickly left the restaurant, completely unaware of the amusing scene that had just unfolded.

She found Alex standing by the display window outside the restaurant, laughing so hard he was practically doubled over. She had no idea what he was finding so amusing.

"Alex, what's making you laugh so much?"

Seeing Valeria come out, Alex put on an innocent expression, "Oh, nothing, Mommy. Let's hurry up and get some food. We need to eat quickly and then play. Remember, life's too short, like you always say!" With that, Alex grabbed her hand and started pulling her away.

At the same time, two people came out of the restaurant, discussing what they had just witnessed.

"Did you see that Cheryl, the celebrity, just fell on her butt in the restaurant? Hilarious."

"Yeah, and I saw a little boy deliberately pull her chair away. Kids can be so mischievous."

"Who's that handsome guy sitting across from Cheryl? Could he be her rumored wealthy boyfriend?"

Valeria's expression changed as she heard snippets of their conversation.

Seeing her reaction, Alex quickly changed the subject, "Mommy I'm starving. Let's go eat, and then we can play some more. We shouldn't waste time! Life's too short, just like you said!" Valeria held onto Alex. "Eat my foot, you little rascal! And speaking of rascals, that little boy who pulled the chair away wasn't you, was it?"

"No!"

Valeria tried to look stern, pointing at Alex's little head. Tve taught you not to lie, haven't I?"

Alex's confident demeanor quickly deflated, and he muttered, "Okay, okay, it was me. But I wanted to get revenge for you. They were being mean to you."

Valeria was initially upset, but hearing Alex's words touched and amused her. She decided not to scold him. Instead, she took him elsewhere and gave him the burger and cola she had ordered. "Sweetie, you can't do things like that. It's not right

What worried her even more was that if Hackett had seen Alex's mischievous act, she could not imagine what consequences that could lead to.

"Yeah, Mommy, I know. I won't do it again."

"Good boy. Finish eating, and then we can play one more activity before heading bone. Im really tired."

In truth, the real reason she wanted to leave this place was that Hackett's presence here filled her with immense unease. She dreaded the possibility of Hackett catching sight of Alex. That could lead to serious trouble. Thus, she desired to swiftly exit. to avoid potential- complications.

seeing Valeria looking exhausted, he reluctantly

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a bite of his burger. He looked at her with his grape-like eyes,

taken aback, realizing that Alex

bothering me, sweetheart. We were just discussing some business. Don't worry,

out a soft hum, then continued. "Mommy, do you want to marry that uncle? I don't want you to! I want Keith!" Valeria

one

he got the idea that

relaxed, happily taking another bite of his burger, "That's good, Mommy. You

match so well!"

She had not expected Alex to be so mature and wise. Just then,

phone. It seemed to be Barron calling. The thought of facing Barron after the orchestrated events of last night made her hesitate. Barron's willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals genuinely unnerved

"Mr. Barron.

a restaurant. Let's have dinner together tonight. There's something I want to discuss

you.

to Barron. She needed to make it absolutely clear that she would never reconcile with Hackett. She hoped Barron would stop trying to set

please send me the address, and

The entire city was bathed in neon lights, creating an enticing atmosphere. Valeria arrived punctually at the restaurant where

moment she pushed open the door to the private dining room, she felt like

seat." Barron had initially worn a stem

into the private room, wearing an expression that clearly showed

James." She greeted him and

Hackett's deep eyes showed a hint of surprise, but

a cup of coffee and placed it before Valeria, his smile returning. "When are you two going to

Valeria and Hackett looked up at her grandfather almost

It seems like you got along quite well last night." Barron chuckled as he noticed their synchronicity. "Of course, I mean the official remarriage proces Don't tell me you're unwilling to take

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