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, which would

rascal was solely fixated on the cars in the

should I ever reveal to Alex that I

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

had looked up to Keith as a father figure for so long was

"It's different.

is merely three years old, and he's already discerning what's suitable. He's clearly

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

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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.

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

you sometimes become angry... what if you mistreat my mommy? My mommy needs a protector, and

dawned on him that he had underestimated his own child. Despite his tender age. Alex displayed remarkable

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

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

of anger were indeed frightening when they happened, and anyone who witnessed it would instinctively keep

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 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 Hackett fell into silence again, wondering how to make the child quickly accept the fact that he was

his biological father might leave

cook spaghetti for you,"

building the fire, set up the utensils, and prepared the pot

also emerged from the tent, stretching lazily and

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

Hackett said, "Nothing."

if I'd be happy if he were