Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 268

"I don't like it," she deliberately raised her voice, openly disagreeing with Hackett.

Hackett didn't press the matter further and decided to see her of

When they reached the underground garage, Valeria suddenly suggested, "How about we all get together for dinner at the Maddox family's place this weekend? You'll have to be the gracilis host since I'm not well-acquainted with Clayton, and Alex might not be too keen on joining. We'll be counting on you to maintain decorum.

Hackett was momentarily stunned, genuinely surprised by Valera's swift acceptance.

He had assumed that Valeria would reject the idea outright, so he responded, "Certainly, I'll be there to fetch you all when

the time comes."

"Sounds good."

Valeria pulled open her car door, settled into the driver's seat, started the engine, and gradually departed.

Hackett remained rooted in place, his gaze fixed on the fading taillights as they disappeared into the depths of the underground garage. He heaved a deep sigh. This wasn't what Viileria had desired, yet she had compromised, and he couldn't fathom her reasons. The weekend came around swiftly.

As evening descended, Alex had been nagging for dinner incessantly, but Hackett was conspicuously absent.

"Alright, quit your hollering. "Daddy will be here soon, and he'll take you out for something delicious. How does that sound?"

"But when's Daddy coming, Mommy? Why's he taking so long? Alex's face wore an expression of hunger-induced despair, on the brink of a meltdown.

Valeria comforted Alex, saying, "I just called a moment ago, and there's a bit of traffic on the road. Daddy will be here soon! Hang on a little while longer. Here, have a cookie to keep your tummy at bay. Chime!

to abandon

sure to have your dinner on time. We might be back a little late, so no

looked at Valeria. "Are you ready? Let's go." Valeria grabbed her

Clayton? Does he know we're coming?" "Don't worry. I'll be right by your side. It's

nervous

smile played on

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back seat, gazed outside. "Daddy, where are we? I'm

the Maddox's villa, a wave of genuine

been lost twenty years ago, could I

her seatbelt and

eyes a blend

escort them to the dining room where the Maddox family had been patiently waiting. Valeria held Alex's hand as they navigated through the garden, heading steadily toward the villa. Meanwhile, in the dining room, the Maddox family sat in impeccable order around the dining table,

Maddox was starting to grow impatient. "Why haven't they arrived

one could have foreseen Mrs. Maddox's delight when Hackett called to confirm Valeria's acceptance of the dinner invitation. Yet, as they anxiously awaited her arrival, her emotions swung between impatience and apprehension. Clayton furrowed his brow. "What kind of talk is that? Elena's all grown up. How could she go back on her

sat silently, her emotions a swirling mix that was

approached. "Mr. Maddox, Ms. Sharp,

Maddox's faces brightened as they eagerly

the dining room. When Alex spotted Elsie, he couldn't resist pointing and exclaiming, "Oh no, it was the annoying yet unpleasant aunt, once again.

outstretched arms, yearned for a hug. Valeria, her patience unwavering, cradled the child and gently admonished, "Alex, we can't do

well, he's