Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 271

Valeria couldn't help but reflect on the evening's dinner inside the car. The atmosphere had been unexpectedly pleasant and harmonious. It had been a while since she had experienced such warmth and comfort. Meanwhile, Alex had drifted off in the back seat, completely wom out and devoid of his earlier mischief

Hackett glanced at Alex through the rearview mirror, then cast a discreet look at Valeria in the passenger seat. In a calm tone, he asked. "How did you find tonight? Did you have a good time?

Valeria nodded, a faint but genuine smile gracing her lips. "It was quite nice.

The man returned her smile, sensing that Valeria was growing fond of this family. The absence of paternal love in her life was slowly being filled.

Over the years, due to her gambling-addicted father, she had carried a heavy burden of shame that had kept her from taking herself with pride. Knowing Clayton was her biological father, she must have found solace in her heart. Hackett had more on his mind that he wanted to express, but as he parted his lips, he thought better of it. He decided it wasn't the right time to broach the subject.

"Are you pondering whether I'll return to the Maddox family?"

He looked at her and admitted, "Yes, I was curious, though I understand if you're not ready to answer."

Vileria sighed softly. "I'm not entirely sure how to answer that at the moment. Let's take it one step at a time." She had already taken a step towards compromise, and deep down, she longed for the warmth of a family.

Ever since her foster mother's passing. Valeria hadn't felt the warmth of a family. As for her despicable father, Ben was even worse, only interested in taking money from her,

The car glided into the River Valley residential community and parked beneath Building Seven.

Valeria and Hackett exited the car

r one after the other. The man gently lifted the slumbering Alex from the back seat,

and

they proceeded into the building.

Little did they know, a black Maybach parked ahead, and Keith sat inside.

Keith had initially come to find Valeria, but what he witnessed took him by surprise.

His fingers tightened around the steering wheel, and his knuckles turned white as he let out a bitter chuckle.

Well....

was all

on good terms? Then,

Hackett descended from the building and drove away. His expression seemed content

his fist angrily against the steering wheel, refusing to accept

Hackett

the Maddox family? Why had he suddenly broken off the

settled everything, but this unexpected twist made him wonder if

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Chapter 271

After an eternity, her voice

Can we meet up

you have something to discuss

reluctant to meet, and she even seemed inclined to decline. Nevertheless, Keith remained persistent and said. "Can we meet tomorrow?

"See you tomorrow."

of a smile. He could feel that Valeria was drifting further away

how a former husband who had wounded Valeria so deeply could still wield such significant influence. Even Alex appeared to have switched allegiances, leaving him utterly perplexed Meanwhile... Valeria lay in the bathtub, having just ended a call.

room for Keith to

evening, a slight inclination toward compromise had begun to stir with her. However, her rational side cautioned against acting impulsively.....

noticing an unfamiliar number. She answered with a hint of suspicion,

"It's Sherri

Sherri?

she Keith's former

were they suddenly giving her a

how can I help

meet for a conversation?" As expected, Sherri asked, "Are you available tomorrow? Can we meet up?" "Well... I might be pretty tied up tomorrow. I've been swamped with work at my law office lately. How about another day?" "In that case, are you free right now? Can I come over? There's something important I'd like to discuss." Sherri's voice carried a sense

her

mind.

send you the address Valeria replied as she exited the

"Great

ton

wrapped herself in a towel, ber mind filled with confusion. What on earth was going on? A short while