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?"

nodded, "Yeah! I could ride in all your cars,

rascal was solely fixated on the cars

ever reveal to Alex that I am indeed

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

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

"It's different. Keith suits Mommy

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

Hackett had a temper. What

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and never lost his temper, rendering him a more fitting match

the corner of his mouth and contemplated, "This little

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

bearing a serious demeanor. He asked, "I'm keen to understand why I'm considered unsuitable for your mommy, What qualitie

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

his tender age. Alex displayed remarkable filial piety

the awkwardness. He asked, "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;

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

frightening when they happened, and anyone who witnessed it

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 don't bully women, okay?" Alex, looking at the man's serious expression, nodded in response. "I understand, but you're

he was his biological father

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

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

the tent, stretching lazily and asking. "What are

outside but couldn't make out their conversation, so she decided to come out and see what was going

Hackett said, "Nothing."

was asking me if I'd be happy if he