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."

seek employment on her own? I

why Nancy, when unemployed, couldn't secure employment independently. Even when Valeria had been jobless, she hadn't turned to Hackett for assistance. Why had this Nancy

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Nancy had ulterior motives,

smiled 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 interviewed with several companies but faced repeated rejections, leaving her somewhat disheartened. If not for a last resort, she probably wouldn't

first love's allure. I once thought you were distinct

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

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

"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 wouldn't be in the best interest of my son, considering what happened with Cheryl

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

+ recur"

to his

another romantic

side.

woman's voice

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

that she was a single parent who had come alone to accompany her

agreed, stating, "Certainly, I'll help you once

and those instructions

side, "Behaving like a saint, coming to the rescue of

notice that Hackett seemed to have a magnetic charm, particularly among women, especially attractive ones like this

by. Therefore, if she asked any man for help, she should not be rejected. However, she just had to ask

the man inquired when he observed

"Why are you

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

you, I can decline to help her. A

would I be bothered? Offering aid is a