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

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

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

her divorced status, and this mischievous child nearly

warning you not to speak nonsense again. I told your teacher that Hackett is your father so he could join us on this camping

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

feel a bit hypocritical. She taught her son not to lie every day, and now she

lie. Hackett was indeed Alex's biological father,

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shoulders and spoke with earnestness, Alek, did I ever

nodded obediently.

"And then?" Valeria contemplated.

somehow made her feel slightly pressured. He was

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

assist

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

had its limitations, and

persuasion, "Mommy didn't deceive you. It's because Hackett has 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,

face reflecting curiosity. "Hackett's parents would

MITICI...

Some parents do use physical discipline as a

easily he accepted her words. Children

I understand," the young boy responded, nodding

Mommy needs a

and coincidentally encountered Hackett, who had

"Where's your

a nap

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

Alex nodded.

some spaghetti for you.

"Okay!" Alex enthusiastically cheered.