Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 169

Hackett looked at the young lad before him, recalling when the child uttered, "Hackett isn't my dad," which left him uneasy.

He pondered when the right time might come for this mischievous youngster to address him as "Dad"

He understood it had to happen naturally, but was the moment ripe now?

As Hackett busied himself with kindling a fire, he glanced at the little fellow beside him and inquired, "Alex, how would you feel if I were your father?"

Clearly, this question transcended young Alex's understanding. His wide eyes blinked, and he responded in a childish tone, "But you said you know my father. How could you be my father Mommy mentioned that my father was a terrible man who abandoned us, and you don't seem like that."

This response left him momentarily speechless.

He ventured cautiously, "If I were indeed your father, how would that make you feel? Happy or disappointed?"

Alex pondered this matter solemnly for a while before offering. If you were my father, could I sit in all those cool cars at your residence?"

faint smile played on the man's lips as he affirmed, "Certainly, they would be all yours."

Alex Chuckled gleefully, Then... would your parents beat me too?

The logic of children often weaved intricate patterns of thought

Hackett reassured, "No, I wouldn't allow anyone to beat you."

He couldn't fathom the notion of anyone raising a hand to his son, let alone letting someone beat him..

Alex widened his adorable grape-like eyes and remarked, "So, if you were my father, I would be happy, for sure."

Hearing this, a trace of indulgence danced in the man's smile, and his voice softened, "Is that so?"

"Yeah! I could ride in all your cars, which would

rascal was solely fixated

that I am

tone akin to speaking to a child. "What if I became your father? I should

of how this young boy had looked up to Keith as a father figure for so long was truly irksome to him. He

"It's different. Keith suits Mommy and

one is merely three years old, and he's already discerning

that despite his fascination with the cars in Hackett's garage, Hackett had a temper. What if he mistreated his mommy in

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was different; he had always been gentle and never lost his temper, rendering him a more fitting match

the corner of his mouth and contemplated, "This little rascal grasps the concept of

unsuitable. Am

bearing a serious demeanor. He asked, "I'm keen to understand why I'm considered unsuitable for your mommy, What qualitie do I lack in comparison to Keith?" He couldn't fathom why the child held

is exceedingly gentle, whereas you sometimes become angry... what if you

it dawned on him that he had underestimated his own child. Despite his tender age. Alex displayed remarkable filial piety and appeared deeply concerned about

"Have I ever been harsh to you or your mommy? Do you rentember when I got angry with you last time? There was a reason for it; I don't get angry without

angry last time?" Alex questioned. He couldn't forget the scene of Hackett

indeed frightening when they happened, and anyone who witnessed it would instinctively keep

his temper for no reason, and 1 certainly don't bully women, okay?" Alex, looking at the man's serious expression, nodded in response. "I understand,

Alex abruptly that he was his biological father might leave him

I'll cook spaghetti for you," Hackett

to the side, continued building the fire, set up the utensils, and prepared the

tent, stretching lazily and asking. "What are

their

Hackett said, "Nothing."

if I'd be happy if he