Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

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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

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

kindergarten, Alex had faced bullying from other

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

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

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

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

Alex's biological father, and the little guy

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spoke with earnestness, Alek, did I ever mention that we should also consider

nodded obediently. "And

"And then?" Valeria contemplated.

made her feel slightly pressured. He was truly Hackett's

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 and

assist

emotional tale. He questioned, "Mommy, are you fibbing

of a three-year-old child had its limitations, and

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

his innocent face reflecting curiosity.

MITICI...

as tender as Mommy. Some parents do use physical discipline as

he accepted

young boy responded, nodding

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

the tent and coincidentally encountered Hackett, who

"Where's

is taking a nap in the

Hackett questioned, glancing at the time. Several hours had passed,

Alex nodded.

spaghetti for

"Okay!" Alex enthusiastically cheered.