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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

Hackett was Alex's father so he could join them on the camping trip. No one at the kindergarten was aware that she was a single

had faced bullying from other children because of

concealed her divorced status, and this mischievous child

again. I told

are you telling lies? Didn't you teach me not to

taught her son not to lie every day, and now she was bending the

Hackett was indeed Alex's biological father,

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Chapter 168

shoulders and spoke with earnestness, Alek, did I ever mention that

nodded obediently. "And

"And then?" Valeria contemplated.

somehow made her feel slightly pressured. He was

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

assist

to her emotional tale. He questioned, "Mommy, are you fibbing again! Hackett's house has such

a three-year-old child had its limitations, and deep thinking was beyond

a gardent at home, but his 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 him and beat

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

MITICI...

Some parents do use physical discipline

he accepted her words. Children were indeed quite

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

Mommy needs a little rest," she said, patting

emerged from the tent and coincidentally encountered Hackett,

"Where's

nap in the

questioned, glancing at the time. Several hours had passed, and the young

Alex nodded.

some spaghetti for you. How does that sound?"

"Okay!" Alex enthusiastically cheered.

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