Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

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Following the complire party, everyone returned to their respective tents to prepare for sleep.

Inside the tent, Alex called out to the two adults once more, "Hackett, Mommy, come and sleep together." "Sleep together..." Valeria pondered.

An air of embarrassment colored Valeria's face, and she cast a fleeting glance toward the man standing beside her.

Hackett noticed her hesitation and assured the child, saying, "You and your mommy go ahead and sleep. I'll stay outside to protect you. There might be some not-so-friendly little animals around here at night." With an innocent expression, the little one inquired, "What are these not-so-friendly little animals? I want to stay outside! I

want to see!"

"You're not planning to sleep?" Valeria furrowed her brow and inquired.

The man adopted a deep tone and responded, "Do you like snakes? Do you like mice? Do you like bugs?

The child, wide-eyed like grapes, vehemently shook his head as he cried, "I don't like them! Mommy, are there mice and snakes here? I don't want to! I want to go home!"

Alex was on the verge of tears, his fear palpable as he clung tightly to Valeria.

With a serious demeanor, Hackett said, "So, you and your mommy stay in the tent, and I'll stay outside to protect you. Be obedient, okay?"

Hackett appeared entirely sincere, devoid of deceit. Alex placed his complete trust in him and obediently nodded, now reluctant to venture outside the tent.

Valeria couldn't help but smile at the sight.

This location had been chosen by the kindergarten, ensuring safety to the fullest extent possible. However, complete avoidance of snakes, ants, and insects in the wilderness was impossible. Alex had always been fearless, but Valeria observed that Hackett possessed the knack for handling the little guy.

Consequently, Valeria and Alex retreated to the tent for bed while Hackett stood vigilant outside, creating an aura of harmony.

Alex gazed up at his mother and asked, "Mommy, do you like Hackett? Do you want Hackett to be your husband?"

The sudden maturity in her son's question caught Valeria off guard. She smiled and retorted, "Why do you ask that? Do you want Hackett to be your dad?"

The obedient child replied, "If Mommy likes him, then I like him?

dwell on such thoughts. Just be happy every day, eat well, play well, and sleep

her son in her arms feeling flustered as if

secrets.

a little kid. What do you understand? I don't like him she explained with a guilty conscience. Explaining to such a

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years and replied, "I understand. I can feel that Mommy likes

treat 11ackett? How does she

I feel any difference? She

Valeria asked, "How is

few seconds, the little one replied. "Mommy treats Hackett

fell silent, struggling to

Is it this conspicuous?" Valeria

campfire, his pitch-black eyes fixated on the flickering

pulled

up at her, saying, "Why

Valeria replied. She thought, "We have to take the kids mountain climbing tomorrow,

a man. You go to sleep. I'm not skilled at

man? Men get tired, too. Go to sleep. I can't sleep right now

couldn't sleep, all due to what little Alex had

her feel somewhat awkward. Did she genuinely

you

and Valeria couldn't sleep because

with only Valeria

the serene night, the only sounds were the cicadas and the faint

"Tell me about your four years abroad. Were you anxious

was that he wasn't there when his son was born, and he didn't even know if Valeria had someone by her side during

felt a pang in his heart. His partner was giving birth, but another man was there with her, a

I couldn't have home-cooked meals in a foreign country. 1 feared not getting

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