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?"

could ride in all your cars, which

was solely fixated on the cars

should I ever reveal to Alex that I am indeed

"What if I became your

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

hesitated, stammering, "It's different.

Hackett asked. As he awaited a response, he mused. "This little one is merely three 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

with the cars in Hackett's garage, Hackett had a

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he had always been gentle and never lost his

corner of his mouth and contemplated, "This

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

his expression 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

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.

you rentember when I got angry with you last

get angry last time?" Alex questioned. He couldn't forget the scene of Hackett fighting last time, as it looked so

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

are some conflicts among adults that you don't understand yet. When you grow up, you'll understand. But all you need to know is that I am not a person who loses his temper for no reason, and 1 certainly

was his

I'll cook spaghetti

continued building the fire, set up the utensils, and prepared the pot for cooking

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

and son talking outside but couldn't make out their conversation, so she

Hackett said, "Nothing."

asking me if I'd be happy if he were