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."

for washing up, and Valeria regarded Hackett with his weary eyes "How will you manage to 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

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

significant risks, and he had to be present for the sake of the mother and child. He couldn't

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

Chapter 173

scabbed over, and I tended to last night. It's just a minor

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 bite had been rather deep

in his decision to accompany Valeria

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

on a bed of nails, yet he trailed behind

cheered, excitedly pointing at a vibrant blue butterfly

indeed spotted the butterfly. It had been

he appeared calm, but his wound had reopened slightly from the

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

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

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

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

gazed at the man's ankle and

she thought, "Has the wound

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

Alex inquired, raising

can't admit it

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

at a

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 even more