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."

on her own? I found my job independently. What's so challenging about that?" Valeria

been jobless, she hadn't turned to Hackett for

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that Nancy had ulterior motives, perhaps

faintly, maintaining his composure as he responded, "Is that the case? Perhaps you're more self-reliant and resilient. Nancy might possess a more timid disposition.

love's allure. I once thought you were distinct from other men, but now it

she were a neglected spouse who

woman kneeling on the ground arranging firewood. He remarked, "With every word, you resemble a neglected wife

am not! You're overthinking it. Just concentrate on setting up your tent. I'm merely concerned that you might genuinely

when Hackett swiftly replied. "Impossible. Such a situation will

+ recur"

to his

romantic relationship, and Valeria simply refused to return

side.

voice

Alex's father, could you assist us in setting up the tent? I'm

class. Rumor had it that she was a single parent who had come

I'll help you once I'm done with

much. I've been struggling for a while, and those instructions had me

side, "Behaving like a

seemed to have a magnetic charm, particularly among women,

tempted by. Therefore, if she asked any man for help, she should

man inquired when

"Why are you

expression far from friendly as she responded, "You're playing the nobleman here, helping everyone. Get on with setting up

somewhat amused. He chuckled in response, "If it bothers you,

responded, "Why would I be bothered? Offering aid is a