Chapter

205

At River Valley.

Valeria and Alex were eating at the dining table. Alex was enjoying his meal by taking huge bites one after another.

On the other hand, Valeria had lost her appetite. Her mind was filled with the accusations that Mandy and Ernest had against her.

Ella brought chili soup over. "Hurry up and eat while your food still warm. It's easy to get a stomachache when you eat cold food."

"Okay, I'll eat." Valeria forced a smile and took a bite of her food,

At this moment, the doorbell rang.

Ella took off her apron. "You guys eat. I'll open the door."

Then, she walked towards the entrance. As Ella reached the door, she saw Hackett through the video feed of the doorbell. She was a little surprised.

She looked back at Valeria and lowered her voice. "Valeria, it's your ex-husband, Mr. James. Do you want me to open the door?"

Perhaps Valeria didn't want to see Hackett as of now.

Valeria's hand that was holding a fork paused for a moment and said, "Open the door."

Alex, who was eating at the side, suddenly stopped. He looked at Valeria with a strange look and said, "Mommy, I want to

pee."

"Go to the bathroom."

Alex put down the fork, jumped off the chair, and went straight to the bathroom. It was unknown if he really wanted to pee or just used it as an excuse to avoid seeing Hackett

Ella opened the door. It was surely Hackett who was standing outside. His black suit made him look extremely gloomy.

Why are y

you here? Are you done with your family matter for now? Valeria put down the fork and walked over.

Hackett walked into the house with a gloomy expression. "Yes, where's Alex? I'm here to see him."

"Is he here just to see Alex?"

thought inside but did

just went to the bathroom," Valeria

"Okay," Hackett acknowledged.

situation. Hackett walked to the sofa and sat down without saying a word as if he was simply just waiting for Alex to come out. Valeria also sat on the

Do you want to join us? Alex might take a long

that

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dawdling."

okay. I'm not hungry. I just

9% 70%

not want to come out. No one knew

waiting. Hackett's phone kept vibrating. Because it was too

Alex still did

in displeasure. He raised his wrist to check the time on his watch and said in a deep voice, "Are you sure Alex is in the bathroom? Why is he taking

been too long. More than half

is doing. It's been a long time. I don't know why he hasn't

Valeria stood up petite.

bathroom. Hackett also stood up and followed behind

the door. "Alex, what are you doing inside? Why aren't you coming out? Hackett.... Your father is

Alex was not simply just taking

want to see him. It was as if

the door, Alex refused to open the

No matter how many

come in, don't!"

had been too

saw a hint of

are you doing? Come out!" Valeria had already sensed that this

out later. I'm busy right

thing to say, Busy? What could he be busy with

He held Valeria's hand which was about to continue knocking on the

see him

Alex, you can continue to just call me Hackett if you don't want to call me father, Come out and

turned around

in the mood to linger at this house. There were too many things to

cold and tired figure and followed him. She called

and turned around.

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