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 climbing. She was primarily concerned about the snakebite on Hackett's ankle. It had to be painful, even if it wasn't

stating. No, I need to be there with both

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

handle mountain climbing? Valeria inquired, her gaze briefly falling on

Chapter 173

I

wish,"

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

sleepyhead, Alex.

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

he remained resolute in his decision to accompany Valeria and her son on the

mountain climb. Since the participants were all children, the aim was not to scale

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

beautifull" Alex cheered, excitedly pointing at a

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

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

you catch the butterfly for me? I want to

blood seeping out of Hackett's ankle and a few

butterfly, he halted abruptly

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

instinctively gazed at the man's ankle and indeed saw

and she thought, "Has the wound

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

Alex

can't admit

frosty. "Must you perpetuate such stereotypes for our child? Men

at a loss for

How about we save camping for another time when we have the opportunity?" Although Alex was initially resistant, the sight of blood on the

embark on an even more exciting camping adventure, complete with fishing." Valeria promised,