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?"

all your cars, which would be super

solely fixated on

that I am indeed his

child. "What if I became your father? I should be more responsible than your

a father figure

stammering, "It's different.

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

Hackett had a temper. What if he

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gentle and never

help but twitch at the corner of his mouth and contemplated, "This little rascal grasps the concept of 'suitable at such a tender

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

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 angry... what if you mistreat my mommy? My mommy needs a protector, and I wish to find

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

He couldn't forget the scene of Hackett

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

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

his biological father might leave

I'll cook spaghetti for you," Hackett

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

this moment, Valeria also emerged from the tent, stretching lazily and asking.

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

Hackett said, "Nothing."

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