Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 167

Alex nodded in agreement, saying, "Alright.

After conveying this, he turned around, intending to locate Valeria. However, fate had it that he crossed paths with Valeria, who was returning with a small stack of firewood. "Mommy!" Alex called out excitedly.

Valeria bore a stem expression as she discarded the firewood and directed her gaze at Hackett, asking, "Why are you badmouthing me in front of my son?" Engrossed in getting up the tent, the man smiled and replied, "Did It"

Four years had passed since Valeria had vanished from his life. Over these past four years, he had tried every possible method to gather information about Valeria, but to no avail Valeria slightly scoffed, remarking. Tin an adult. Do you genuinely believe I could vanish without a

Just then, the man's phone abruptly rang

trace?*

Hackett answered the phone, furrowing his brows, and responded, "I'll come over in a couple of days. If you need anything. just speak to the vice president. Mention that I have sent you." On the other end of the call, Nancy's gentle voice came through saying, "Alright."

Valeria didn't wish to eavesdrop, but she inadvertently heard it

Hearing the voice of his first love, she felt uneasy and couldn't resist asking. "Is that a call from your first love? Have you reached a point where you can't bear to be separated Perhaps she was oblivious to the bitterness in her tone.

Hackett glanced at her coolly and responded, "Could you change how you refer to her! She has a name, and it is Nancy

"Is he already so protective of her?

"What a scoundrel, and with his history of romantic involvement, this is not exactly pristine, Valeria thought, her heart filled with disdain.

She sneered, "What is the point of having me remember her name? you remembering it is sufficient. After all, it's not me who's with her

Hackett appeared perplexed as he muttered in a hushed tone. I haven't been with her. Legally speaking. I'm still unmarried."

Valeria piled up firewood while feigning indifference as she replied, "But you've already taken steps, and she has as well. Clearly, you two have feelings for each other. Reconciliation is entirely possible" Seeing her so cynical, Hackett couldn't resist teasing her further as he said, "Nancy is temporarily unemployed. I'm offering her a job opportunity that aligns with her field. It's not as complex as you assume."

she seek employment on her own? I found my job independently. What's so

Valeria had been jobless, she hadn't turned to

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had ulterior motives, perhaps intending to

responded, "Is that the case? Perhaps you're more self-reliant and resilient. Nancy might possess a more timid disposition. She interviewed with several companies but faced repeated rejections, leaving

It seems that men can't resist their first love's allure. I once thought you

a neglected spouse who had uncovered her

ground arranging firewood. He remarked, "With every

raised her head, widened her eyes, and vehemently countered, "I am not! You're overthinking it. Just concentrate on setting up your tent. I'm merely concerned that you might

replied. "Impossible. Such a situation will never He would sooner stay

+ recur"

to his

no intention of pursuing another romantic relationship, and Valeria simply

side.

a woman's voice sounded from behind

could you assist us in setting up the tent? I'm completely clueless... a

towards a woman from their child's class. Rumor had it that she

I'll help you once I'm done

for a while, and those instructions had me baffled.

like a saint, coming to the rescue

magnetic charm, particularly among women, especially

Therefore, if she asked any man for help, she should not be rejected. However, she

muttering over there?" the man inquired when he observed Valeria's sotto voce

"Why are you

as she responded, "You're playing the nobleman here,

arched an eyebrow, somewhat amused. He chuckled in response, "If it bothers you, I can decline to

I be bothered? Offering aid is