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!

doorbell finally chimed, prompting Alex to abandon his

won't be dining at home tonight. Make sure to have your dinner on time. We might be

Alex and then looked at Valeria. "Are you ready? Let's go." Valeria grabbed her purse and exited the

you informed. Clayton? Does he know we're coming?" "Don't worry. I'll be right

not nervous

a smile

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imo de Maddox's villa garden. Alex, leaning from the back seat, gazed outside. "Daddy, where are we? I'm starving. I want something to eat. "Let's get out.

a wave of genuine

it hadn't been lost twenty years ago, could

seatbelt and

a blend

through the garden, heading steadily toward the villa. Meanwhile, in the dining room, the Maddox family sat in impeccable

haven't they arrived

talk is that? Elena's all grown up. How could she go back on her word? Besides, we just confirmed everything over the phone. Traffic's a mess right now. You had to choose dinner during rush hour." "I just thought evenings would be more relaxed, and after dinner, we could have some coffee," Mrs. Maddox was visibly nervous, afraid

silently, her emotions a swirling mix

Jasper approached. "Mr. Maddox, Ms. Sharp,

as

led Alex into 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. Mommy! I don't want to be here.

unwavering, cradled the

suppressing her frustration, was comforted by Loretta, "Oh well, he's just a child. Let's not