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."

tent while I take Alex mountain climbing. She was primarily concerned about the snakebite on Hackett's ankle. It had to be painful, even

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

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

can handle mountain climbing? Valeria inquired, her gaze briefly

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fine; It's scabbed over, and I

wish,"

more but decided against it. She turned to

sleepyhead, Alex.

inspecting the wound on his ankle. In truth, the snake's bite had been rather

decision to accompany Valeria and her

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

felt like walking on a bed of nails, yet he trailed behind Valeria and little Alex

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

butterfly. It had

appeared calm, but his

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

saw blood seeping out of Hackett's ankle and a few drops of blood

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

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

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

constricted, and she thought,

tall figure standing out, and affectionately patted his son's head, attempting to soothe his fears as

it hurt?" Alex inquired, raising

can't admit it

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

a loss

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 him, leading him to

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