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."

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 it

No,

significant risks, and he had to be present for the sake of

wound can handle mountain climbing? Valeria inquired, her gaze briefly falling on his injured

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is fine; It's scabbed over, and I tended to last night. It's

wish," Valeria

but decided against it. She turned to fetch water,

sleepyhead, Alex.

man lowered his head, inspecting the wound on his ankle. In truth, the snake's bite had been rather deep last night, and he hadn't

in his decision to accompany

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

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 butterfly soaring

and indeed spotted the butterfly. It had been a while

surface, he appeared calm, but his wound had

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

seeping out of Hackett's ankle and

capture a butterfly, he halted abruptly

cheerful voice turned frantic as he cried, "Mommy, Uncle Hackett is

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

constricted, and she

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

Alex inquired, raising his

admit

perpetuate such stereotypes for our child? Men are human, too.

was at a loss for

"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

Alex. Next time, we'll embark on an