Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 173

The following morning, Hackett hadn't slept a wink and sat outside.

Raina's mother, the woman from the neighboring tent, woke up and emerged, discovering him seated by the now- extinguished campfire.

"Alex's father, why are you up so early? Did you not sleep?" The woman couldn't help but inquire, grateful for Hackett's assistance in setting up the tent the previous day.

Hackett raised his gaze at the sound, revealing little emotion as be calmly replied, "No sleep. By the way, there might be snakes, ants, and mosquitoes here at night. Be cautious and secure the tent's zipper tightly,"

Hackett James raised his head and looked over. Without much expression, he replied indifferently, "I'm not asleep. By the way, there will be snakes, mosquitoes, and insects here at night. Be careful and zip up the tent tightly."

"Really? This is the campsite chosen by the kindergarten; there shouldn't be any creatures here..." Raina's mother responded. her expression suddenly tinged with anxiety

At that moment, Valeria awoke, unzipped the tent, and spotted Hackett conversing with Raina's mother,

Her eyes carried a hint of disdain, and she muttered under her breath, "Early morning flirtations. Does he genuinely believe himself a peacock! Such a flirt."

Raina's mother was the first to notice Valeria. She offered a polite nod and greeted, "Good morning, Ms. Sharp."

"Good morning. Valeria replied.

Despite feeling highly uncomfortable, she maintained the requisite politeness and even offered a sweet smile as she exited

the tent.

"Ms. Sharp, I envy you so much. You are so incredibly fortunate, Your husband stayed up all night outside, Raina's mother commented.

Only

y then did Raina's mother grasp why Hackett had foregone Jeep all night he had been safeguarding his wife and child from snakes, ants, and mosquitoes, This stirred envy in her, a single mother.

Valeria was momentarily taken aback but then grasped the implications of Raina's mother's words. She glanced at Hackett's faint dark circles under his eyes. She offered a smile and said, "Thank you."

his weary eyes "How will you manage to accompany our child on the mountain like this? You should rest in the tent while I take Alex mountain climbing. She was primarily concerned about the snakebite on Hackett's ankle.

furrowed his brows and declined, stating. No, I need to be

present for the sake of the mother and child. He couldn't afford

Valeria inquired,

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scabbed over, and I tended to last night.

you wish," Valeria

but decided against it. She turned to fetch water, preparing to

sleepyhead, Alex.

the man lowered his head, inspecting the wound on his ankle. In truth, the snake's bite had

resolute in his decision to accompany Valeria

breakfast, the kindergarten organized a group mountain climb. Since the participants were all children, the aim was not to

hampered by his injured ankle, trod gingerly. Each step felt like walking on a bed of nails, yet he trailed behind Valeria

butterfly! It's so beautifull" Alex cheered, excitedly pointing at a vibrant blue

the butterfly. It had been a while since she had

the side. On the surface, he appeared calm,

exclaiming with delight, "Hackett, can you catch the butterfly for me? I want to

out of Hackett's ankle and a few drops of

butterfly, he halted abruptly as the sight of blood terrified the young

turned frantic as he cried, "Mommy, Uncle Hackett is bleeding.

and indeed saw blood

and she thought, "Has the

standing out, and affectionately patted his son's head, attempting to soothe his

Alex inquired, raising

admit it

you perpetuate such stereotypes for our

was at a loss

his foot We should return to the city and have his wound looked after in the hospital. How about we save camping for another time when we have the opportunity?" Although Alex was initially resistant,

boy, Alex. Next time, we'll embark on an even more exciting camping adventure, complete with fishing." Valeria