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."

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

No, I need to be there

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

your wound can handle mountain climbing? Valeria inquired, her gaze

Chapter 173

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

you wish,"

offering more but decided against it. She turned to

sleepyhead, Alex.

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

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

the aim was not

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

beautifull" Alex cheered, excitedly pointing at a vibrant blue butterfly soaring

and indeed spotted the butterfly. It had been a

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

you catch the butterfly

seeping out of Hackett's ankle and a

capture a butterfly, he halted abruptly as the

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

instinctively gazed at the man's ankle and indeed

constricted, and she thought, "Has the wound

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

hurt?" Alex inquired,

men can't admit it hurts, Hackett

tone frosty. "Must you perpetuate such stereotypes for

at a loss

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 time when we have the opportunity?" Although Alex was initially resistant, the sight of blood on the ground softened him, leading him

boy, Alex. Next time, we'll embark on an