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

fixated

I ever reveal to Alex that I am

akin to speaking to a child. "What if I became your father? I should be more responsible than your father, Keith, don't you

a father figure

"It's different. Keith suits Mommy

old, and he's already discerning

in Hackett's garage, Hackett had a

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contrast, Keith was different; he had always been gentle and never lost his temper,

at the corner of his mouth and contemplated, "This

want to know from him why I am unsuitable. Am I unsuitable due to

lap, 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 held such

the gravity of Hackett's inquiry, felt a touch intimidated and replied meekly, "Keith is exceedingly gentle, whereas you sometimes become angry... what if you

had underestimated his own child. Despite his tender

He asked, "Have I ever been harsh to you or your mommy? Do you rentember when I got angry with you last

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

were indeed frightening when they happened, and anyone

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 dad. You

that he was his biological

must be hungry? I'll cook spaghetti for you,"

building the fire, set

tent, stretching lazily and asking. "What are

had overheard the father and son talking outside but couldn't make out their conversation, so she decided

Hackett said, "Nothing."

"Hackett was asking me if I'd be happy