Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

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Hackett Found Nancy standing nearby to be quite an eyesore. He was engrossed in a conversation with Valeria. Couldn't this woman be more perceptive?

He had no clue where Finn had discovered this actress; she was atterly unqualified.

He cast a brief glance at Nancy and said, "It's alright, you can leave. I need to discuss work with Ms. Sharp"

"Understood. Mr. James," Nancy responded, though she didn't seem eager to depart. She appeared reluctant to leave Valeria and Hackett alone. But since he had spoken, she turned and left with reluctance. Valeria, naturally, noticed the reluctance in Nancy's eyes,

She regarded the man seated across the office desk and remarked. "Your first love appears to be rather displeased."

Hackett frowned, expressing his displeasure. "It seems you're insinuating something"

He pondered. "Is she jealous?

"It certainly appears that way, at least from my perspective."

Valeria responded, "You've appointed your first love as your secretary. Do you truly have no ulterior motives? just to clarify, I'm not jealous, and I'm not meddling. I'm curious. Are you attempting to rekindle your old flame with your first love?" She was genuinely intrigued by Hackett's intentions. Did this man always dwell in the past?

Did he believe that the grass was always greener on the other side?

Otherwise, why would he persist in thinking about reconciliation? If it wasn't with her, he was now showing signs of reconciliation with his first love.

Hackett heard her words, and a faint smile graced his lips.

It appeared he had taken the bait; evidently, she still cared.

Maintaining an air of nonchalance, he replied in a deep voice, This doesn't concern you. Besides, you're no longer a part of my life. I'm not obligated to report my intentions to you."

Valeria was momentarily left speechless,

It did seem that way. She didn't even have the right to inquire why Hackett had retained his first love as his secretary. She let out a self-deprecating chuckle and responded, "You're right; I have no right to inquire. By the way, the copyright infringement case is nearing its court date. Do you have any instructions for me! If not, I'll proceed with my own approach"

She quickly redirected the conversation back to work, not wanting to embarrass herself further

response, "I don't have any instructions

from her seat. She picked up her bag and said, "Alright, then. I'll take my

that, she

a soft chuckle and offered a piece of advice, saying. "When you go camping this weekend, be sure to bring some insect repellent The wilderness can be quite unfriendly; insects can prove Chapter

rather bothersome."

briefly but didn't look back.

Valeria regretted bringing up

impulsive decision, particularly after witnessing the interactions between Nancy and Hackett, which had left. her feeling uneasy

The weekend arrived swiftly.

bags, Valeria prepared to take her son, Alex, to the school gathering

The doorbell rang.

answer the door. Hackett had arrived, ready to accompany

Hackett joining them for the camping

Hackett really going camping with us? Is it true?" Alex asked. In the eyes of Alex, Hackett

yes, hurry up and get dressed. Stop dawdling, the teachers and other kids are waiting for us. Otherwise, we'll miss the bus," Valeria replied

suitcase, which looked rather petite

but inquire, "What's the purpose of that tiny suitcase

he should have his own suitcase,"

This is so cool. Mommy, this is my suitcase. I want to pull it myself for camping Valeria sighed in resignation, and replied,

a child; he always

for the school and boarded the school bus, en route to

recently, filling the

their tents, and Valeria faced her most dreaded

tent.

had learned, but her

said, "Why don't you go play with your son? I'll set up

was slightly taken aback.

to do a thing for himself - he can actually set

to believe him?" She thought

"Yes, you go spend time with the kid. Also, pick up some firewood on the way back.