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."

morning." She patted her son's head and sat down beside

her. "Alex, would you like Keith to be your father?" she asked, her gaze fixed

the best!" Alex exclaimed,

response, she still couldn't

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

close over the past four years. While 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, "Valeria, did you manage to find a father for

spoke highly of just

found the evidence for you, and your superior? That's wonderful! He had exerted so much effort on you. Surely, he will treat you exceptionally well in the days to come." A smile spread across Valeria's face as she reminisced, "He has been treating me well

a strong sense of responsibility, emotional stability, and

The James Manor.

just slumped onto his bed, trying to catch

regarding Ms. Yeats'

he went through the news and listened

"Cheryl had intentionally

been deceiving me! She had been manipulating me like a complete

celebratory banquet,

was such an upright person. How could her

At the same time...

who was still in the hospital, was on the verge of

actually on the

within reach in the ward, leaving debris scattered on the floor. Doctors and nurses hurriedly rushed to

remain calm. Your wound could reopen and

back, she shrugged her off with brute force. "Leave me alone! You fucking bitches! All of

phone conversation with Keith, leaving her trembling with anxiety. Her 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 like she was descending into the

how quickly the news had been spreading, it was quite possible

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