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?"

ride in all your cars, which would

rascal was solely fixated on the cars

ever reveal to Alex that I am

continued with a coaxing tone akin to speaking to a child. "What if I became

father figure for so long was truly irksome to him. He yearned

different.

I not suitable for your mommy?" 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 more aligned

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

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been gentle and never

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

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

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

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, and I wish to

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

to alleviate the awkwardness. He asked, "Have I ever been harsh to you or your mommy? Do you rentember when I

He couldn't forget the scene of Hackett fighting last time, as it looked

and anyone who witnessed it would instinctively keep their distance,

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 said it was 'iff

was his biological father

be hungry? I'll cook spaghetti for

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

moment, Valeria also emerged from the tent, stretching lazily and

outside but couldn't make out their conversation,

Hackett said, "Nothing."

Alex blurted out, "Hackett was asking me if I'd be happy if he were