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

solely fixated on the cars in

to Alex that I

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

of how this young boy had looked up to Keith as a father figure for so long was

hesitated, stammering, "It's different. Keith suits

years old, and he's already discerning what's suitable. He's clearly underestimating his own father." "Mommy... doesn't seem to match you; she seems more aligned

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

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and never lost his temper, rendering him a more fitting

and contemplated, "This little rascal grasps

to know from him why I am unsuitable. Am I unsuitable due to his appearance or

why I'm considered unsuitable for your mommy, What qualitie do I lack

of Hackett's inquiry, felt a touch intimidated and replied meekly, "Keith is exceedingly gentle, whereas you sometimes become angry... what if you mistreat my mommy? My mommy needs a protector,

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

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 a reason,

couldn't forget the scene of Hackett

they happened, and anyone who witnessed it would instinctively keep their distance, let alone

person who loses 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, but you're not my

was his biological father might leave him utterly

hungry? I'll cook spaghetti

side, continued building the

tent, stretching lazily and asking. "What are you guys

outside but couldn't make out their

Hackett said, "Nothing."

"Hackett was asking me if I'd be happy if