Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 29

In the Emerald Garden

Valeria wearily made her way home only to find the nanny preparing dinner while the excited voice of Alex echoed from the bedroom

It seemed he was on the phone with Keith again.

Valeria didn't understand why Alex called Keith every chance he got.)

She tiptoed to the bedroom door, gently pushing it open to see Alex clutching his cell phone, erupting in joyful laughter.

She leaned in to catch their conversation.

"Keith, are you coming back the day after tomorrow? Seriously? You better not be lying to me! Why didn't Mommy even tell- me about that "Well, your mommy probably wanted to surprise you."

""Wow! What

takes me out."

surprise! Keith, will you take me out for a nice meal after your return the day after tomorrow? Mommy never

"Sure, your mommy and I will treat you to a nice dinner. With me around, you can eat whatever your heart desires

Great! Keith is the best"

Valeria listened for a long while. Keith certainly had a way with kids but wasn't even a father himself. "How does he gain such experience? Is it just natural talent?" Valeria thought.

She entered the bedroom, purposely clearing her throat.

Alex heard her coughing and leaped off the bed like a startled bunny. He quickly informed Keith on the phone, "Mommy' back! She doesn't like me disturbing your work, Keith. I'll talk to you the day after tomorrow. Goodbye!" He hastily ended the call and tossed the phone onto the solitary couch.

"Mommy, I only chatted with Keith for a few minutes. I promise I didn't disturb his work. I called during his break."

Alex explained earnestly, his innocent big round eyes gazing at her.

Valeria exaggeratedly put on a long face and frowned. "Really? How did you know it was his break time?"

I did the calculations. Considering the time difference between here and Emmerick, Keith should be on his break now." Alex counted with his little fingers as if he had meticulously calculated it for a while.

Tak

Alex was quite intelligent

She walked over and gently stroked her son's little head, sighing You like Keith that much?"

Alex thought his mother finally had feelings for Keith, and he suddenly looked up at her, his eyes shining. "Of course! Mommy, I've thought of that carefully, and Keith is perfect for you as a husband. He's an absolutely perfect, good guy." Valeria was speechless

"An absolutely perfect, good guy?

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""Where on

earth did this little brat learn those words?" she thought.

go so bed. Look at what time it is now, and you're still playing around here!" She turned her son's tiny body around and pushed him

her. "Mommy, think about it. For a good man like Keith, lots of women

matter? There are plenty of men

"But t

them are Keith!

Valena was speechless again.

she realized that Alex did seem to be growing up, starting to form his own opinions, and he was no longer as- gullible as he used to be

up at the airport in the evening, and then they would have dinner at the old residence of

had to act quickly to let Barron give up pushing her on

for a while and finally caught sight

dressed in a grayish coat, standing straight, exuding an air of sophisticated nobility. He indeed appeared to be the perfect man. "Valeria, have you been waiting for a long

her head. I just got

I thought we agreed that

Valeria wasn't sure how to explain

couldn't help but

It's really urgent. I can't

serious as he thought Valeria might

awkwardly and touched her wristwatch, stammering. "Could you... Could you be my boyfriend just tonight? Help me handle a

Be her boyfriend?

face, and he chuckled

looked up, surprised. "You didn't even ask me why I wanted you to pretend to be my boyfriend

your reasons. If you want to share them. I'm here

so moved at this

considerate man. He would surely be a perfect husband in the

children.

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then, a wave of inferiority complex washed over her. She felt somewhat that she didn't

Keith. I'll work much harder to repay you in the future" Meanwhile, Valeria strived to assist Keith with more cases while she was in Alcomara

They exchanged smiles.

you.

at the same time, Barron, in the old residence, was as anxious as an ant on a

In the old residence.

paced back and forth in the living

really have a

wished Valeria wouldn't show up tonight, as there would still be hope

a

arranging Valeria and Hackett's remarriage would be

moment, the butler approached, saying, "Mr. Barron, Ms. Sharp has

was as tense

seemed quite matched

sofa like a deflated

"Mr. Barron, Im here."

living room with Keith, noticing Barron seated

heart sank completely upon

and scrutinized the young man before him. The more he looked, the more it pained him. Keith's appearance and height weren't much inferior to his grandson's. It seemed

Office, working with Valeria, Keith introduced himself politely

is one of the founders of our law office, so he is my boss,