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."

son's

to Alex, sitting beside her. "Alex, would you like Keith to be your father?" she

That's amazing! Keith is the best!" Alex

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

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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 before taking a gulp

four years. While they were not biologically father and son, they shared

the man you spoke highly

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

of responsibility, emotional stability, and

The James Manor.

onto his bed, trying

Ms. Yeats' disfigurement."

more he went through the news and listened to the recorded call, the more his expression

"Cheryl had intentionally caused her

been deceiving me!

celebratory

person. How could her sister

At the same time...

the hospital, was

actually on

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 disturbance, but their attempts to calm her

Your wound could

shrugged her off with brute

was still preoccupied with her recent phone conversation with Keith, leaving her trembling with anxiety. Her state worsened as she came across a barrage of

the news had been spreading, it was quite possible that Hackett had

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