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."

child on the mountain like this? You should rest in the tent while I take Alex mountain

stating. No,

to be present for the sake of the mother and child. He

Valeria inquired, her

Chapter 173

over, and I tended to last

wish," Valeria

it. She turned to fetch water, preparing to rouse

sleepyhead, Alex.

his ankle. In truth, the snake's bite had been rather deep last night, and he hadn't tended

he remained resolute in his decision to accompany Valeria

a group mountain climb. Since the participants were all children, the aim was not

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

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

followed her child's gesture and indeed spotted the butterfly.

large boulder at the side. On the surface, he appeared calm,

can you catch

out of Hackett's ankle and a few drops of blood on the

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

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

instinctively gazed at the man's ankle and indeed

she

son's head, attempting to soothe his fears as he replied, "It's okay. I accidentally brushed against

it hurt?" Alex

men can't admit

tone frosty. "Must you perpetuate such stereotypes for

was at a loss

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, the sight of blood on the ground softened

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