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."

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. It had to be painful, even if

declined, stating. No, I need to be there

be present for

your wound can handle mountain climbing? Valeria inquired,

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I tended

you wish," Valeria

offering more but decided against it. She turned to fetch water, preparing to rouse her

sleepyhead, Alex.

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

to accompany Valeria and her son

children, the aim was not to scale treacherous heights but to provide them with a close encounter

felt like walking on a bed of

so beautifull" Alex cheered, excitedly pointing at a vibrant blue

indeed spotted the butterfly. It had been a while since she had

Hackett settled onto a large boulder at the side. On the surface, he appeared calm, but his wound had reopened slightly from the trek, causing

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

ankle and a

rise and capture a butterfly, he halted abruptly as the sight of blood

he cried, "Mommy,

gazed at the man's ankle and indeed saw blood oozing

she thought, "Has the

his tall figure standing out, and affectionately patted his son's head, attempting to soothe his fears as he replied, "It's okay.

it hurt?" Alex

can't admit it hurts, Hackett

frosty. "Must you perpetuate such stereotypes for our child? Men are human, too.

at a loss

patiently elucidating to her son, "Alex, Hackett has hurt 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

a good boy, Alex. Next time, we'll embark on an even more exciting camping