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."

own? I found my job independently. What's so

Valeria had been jobless, she hadn't turned to Hackett for assistance. Why had this Nancy sought him out? 08:21 Fri, Nov 15

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that Nancy had ulterior motives, perhaps intending

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. She

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

tone carried bitterness, as though she were a neglected spouse who had uncovered

on the ground arranging firewood. He remarked, "With every word, you

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 genuinely reconcile with your first love, which

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

+ recur"

to his

had no intention of pursuing another romantic relationship, and Valeria

side.

voice sounded

could you assist us in setting up

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

"Certainly, I'll help you once

Thank you so much. I've been struggling for a while, and those instructions had me baffled. I've got a pounding headache, the woman expressed her

to herself on the side, "Behaving like a saint, coming

have a magnetic charm, particularly among women, especially

man would be tempted by. Therefore, if she asked any

man inquired when he observed Valeria's sotto

"Why are you

responded, "You're playing the nobleman

you, I can decline

Offering aid is a virtuous deed.