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 his cookie

her head in resignation and turned to Ella. "We won't be dining at home tonight. Make sure to have your dinner on

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

profile as he drove. She inquired. "Have you informed. Clayton? Does he know we're coming?" "Don't worry. I'll be right by your side. It's just a

not nervous at

hint of a smile played on the

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gazed outside. "Daddy, where are we? I'm starving. I want

villa, a wave of genuine nervousness washed over her. Was this indeed

been lost twenty years ago, could I have grown up in place like

released her seatbelt

a blend of curiosity and

navigated through the garden, heading steadily toward

was starting to grow impatient. "Why haven't they arrived yet? Could there have been

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

emotions a swirling mix that was hard

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

Maddox's faces brightened as they eagerly turned their heads in

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

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

well,