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

them on

faced bullying from other children because of

had concealed her divorced status, and this mischievous child

her son. "Alex, I'm warning you not to speak nonsense again. I told your teacher that Hackett is

furrowed his little brow. "Mommy, are you telling lies? Didn't you teach me not

It did feel a bit hypocritical. She taught her son not to lie every day, and now she was bending the

it wasn't exactly a lie. Hackett was indeed Alex's biological father, and the little guy simply wasn't aware of

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Chapter 168

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

obediently.

"And then?" Valeria contemplated.

feel slightly pressured. He was

since he was young- the dream of going camping. But he never had the chance until now, during your kindergarten's camping trip. So, I invited him along. Shouldn't we be kind

assist

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

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

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

reflecting curiosity. "Hackett's parents would

MITICI...

do use physical discipline as

with how easily he

well... I understand," the young boy

the other children. Mommy needs a little rest,"

tent and coincidentally encountered Hackett, who had just

inquired, "Where's your

a nap in the tent," Alex

at the time. Several hours had passed, and the young boy was probably

Alex nodded.

prepare some spaghetti for you.

"Okay!" Alex enthusiastically cheered.