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."

turned and carried Alex into their own

so he could join them on

kindergarten, Alex had faced bullying from other

concealed her divorced status, and this mischievous child

you not to speak nonsense again. I told your teacher that Hackett is

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

aback. It did feel a bit hypocritical. She taught her son not to lie every day,

a lie. Hackett was indeed Alex's biological father, and the little guy simply

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ever mention that we should also consider

obediently.

"And then?" Valeria contemplated.

her feel slightly pressured. He was truly Hackett's son, as they both possessed

going camping. But he

assist

are you fibbing again! Hackett's house has such a

the intellect of a three-year-old child had its

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 might reprimand

grape-like eyes, his innocent face reflecting curiosity. "Hackett's

MITICI...

Mommy. Some parents do use physical discipline as a form of

he accepted her words. Children were indeed quite

well... I understand," the young boy responded,

and play with the other children. Mommy needs a little rest," she said, patting her son's head before

and coincidentally encountered Hackett, who

inquired, "Where's your

nap in

hungry?" Hackett questioned, glancing at the time. Several hours had

Alex nodded.

fire and prepare some spaghetti for you. How does that

"Okay!" Alex enthusiastically cheered.