Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 123

As minutes ticked by with no response from Valeria, Keith's voice on the other end of the phone broke the silence, "Why? Are you reneging on your promise?

Valeria sat on the bed and played with her hair absentmindedly. "Nope. I just don't understand why you asked for such a demand. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you aren't the type of..."

"You mean, I am not a domineering man, right? But this time, I just want to be domineering for once. Only then can I marry you quickly."

Keith had made up his mind this time around; he wasn't going to miss this opportunity again.

As the reality of the situation began to crystallize, the man grew increasingly anxious. He feared that if things were to carry on the way they were, he would be left with no opportunity of his own. Eventually, Hackett would take Valeria down; after all, they had a child. "Keith, you and Sherri..."

Valeria had a strong hunch that Sherri wouldn't easily let go of him. Additionally, considering Sherri was already divorced, it was clear that she had returned home to reconcile with Keith.

"Valeria, let me make this clear once and for all. There is no chance for Sherri and me. Our relationship concluded when she chose to marry someone else. Meanwhile, instead of marrying a stranger, why not consider marrying me? We already know each other. I also have genuine feelings for Alex. If you were to find someone else, can you guarantee that they would care for Alex as much as I do?"

Her apprehension was due to the fear that her new husband wouldn't accept the baby.

"Valeria, please say yes to me."

A turmoil of emotions and internal conflict raged within her. It was impossible to be with Hackett again, she knew it. Why not choose Keith instead?

"Okay. Yes."

As she ruminated over how badly Alex longed for a father, she couldn't help but agree. She didn't want Alex to grow up

without a father.

Keith let out a boisterous laugh over the phone. "Fantastic! Thanks a lot. I'll see you later at the law office"

After ending the call, Valeria puzzled over why she didn't feel the slightest bit elated. It was a peculiar feeling. She even detected a twinge of disappointment, but couldn't fathom why.

After freshening up, and changing into fresh clothes, Valeria readied herself to head downstairs for breakfast.

In the dining ro

Ella and Alex were having their breakfast.

"Good morning, Mommy."

She patted her son's head and

sandwich and then turned to Alex, sitting beside her. "Alex, would you like Keith to be your father?" she asked, her gaze

Keith is the best!" Alex

she had anticipated the response, she still couldn't help but feel disturbed by his

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if things go according to plan, Keith should be your legal father in the future," Valeria declared, chomping down on another mouthful of her sandwich

they were not biologically father and son, they shared a bond akin to that of one. Ella was taken aback and couldn't help but ask,

man you spoke highly of just

treat you exceptionally well in the days to come." A smile spread across Valeria's face

was a man with a strong sense of responsibility, emotional stability, and maturity, making him an ideal

The James Manor.

had endured a sleepless night, had just slumped onto his bed, trying to catch a few winks when Tyler's

the news I just sent you. There's fresh evidence regarding Ms. Yeats' disfigurement." Hackett ended the call and opened

news and listened to the

mused, "Cheryl had intentionally caused her

woman had been deceiving me! She

celebratory banquet, she had deceived me

could her sister be such a vicious

At the same time...

was still in the hospital, was on the verge

Bitch! Scum! They're actually on the same

madness. She ruthlessly shattered anything within reach in the ward, leaving debris scattered on the floor. Doctors and nurses hurriedly rushed to the scene upon hearing the

Yeats, please try to remain calm. Your wound could reopen

to intervene and hold Cheryl back, she shrugged her off with brute force. "Leave

state worsened as she came across a barrage of derogatory and malicious social media posts branding her a lunatic and a malevolent woman, leaving her feeling

spreading, it was quite possible that Hackett had already

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