Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 168

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Alex wore a mysterious expression as he whispered, "Mommy, just saw Raina's mother holding Hackett's hand

Valeria's eyes widened in an instant. What on earth was her mischievous son talking about?

"Alex, I'm warning you not to utter nonsense, or you'll be in trouble," she cautioned, saying

Nevertheless, Alex was adamant and tugged at her, insisting, "Mommy, come and see, I'm not lying. It's true! Raina's mommy was holding Hackett's hand, really!" With an annoyed look, Valeria was pulled out of the tent by her determined young son, heading toward the neighboring

tent.

"Mommy, look, Tm not lying, am I? She was really holding Hackett's hand," Alex proclaimed loudly, causing several adults to feel somewhat embarrassed.

Valeria approached and discovered that Hackett was, in fact, demonstrating how to set up the tent for Raina's mother. But Alex had misinterpreted it as hand-holding...

In response Raina's mom hastily released the tent she was holding, her cheeks turning crimson with embarrassment.

Meanwhile, Hackett frowned in irritation, and he chided, "Alex! Don't talk nonsense!"

He couldn't fathom how this little boy had misconstrued his actions.

He thought, "What does he mean by 'holding my hand?

"Am I someone anyone can touch?"

"Alex, I didn't touch your father's hand. He's simply helping me set up the tent," Raina's mom clarified, offering a gentle. smile.

Alex blurted out, "Hackett isn't my

dad...

Stopping mid-sentence, Valeria immediately covered her son's mouth, lifted him up, and forced a somewhat awkward smile. "Children don't always understand, do they? We're heading back now. Darling, please finish assisting them with the tent and come back. Alex and I will be waiting for you to prepare dinner."

that, she turned and carried Alex into their own

he could join them on the camping trip. No one at

previous kindergarten, Alex had faced bullying from other children because of her single mother

time, she had concealed her divorced status, and this mischievous child nearly

I'm warning you not to speak nonsense again. I told your teacher that Hackett is your father so he

brow. "Mommy, are you telling lies? Didn't you

her son not to lie every day, and

lie. Hackett was indeed Alex's biological father,

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I ever mention

nodded obediently.

"And then?" Valeria contemplated.

He was truly Hackett's son, as they both

was young- the dream of going camping. But he never had the chance

assist

are you fibbing again! Hackett's house

all, the intellect of a three-year-old child had its limitations, and deep thinking was beyond

parents forbid him from embracing nature. He's quite pitiable. He pleaded with Mommy for a long time before she finally agreed to bring him out. So, let's avoid sprouting nonsense, okay? What if his parents discover this? They

innocent face reflecting curiosity. "Hackett's parents would

MITICI...

tender as Mommy. Some parents do use physical discipline as

him, content with how easily he accepted her words. Children were

well... I understand," the young

with the other children. Mommy needs a little rest," she said, patting her

emerged from the tent and coincidentally encountered Hackett,

"Where's your

taking a nap in the tent," Alex

Several hours had passed, and the young boy was probably

Alex nodded.

start a fire and prepare some spaghetti for you. How does that sound?"

"Okay!" Alex enthusiastically cheered.