Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 272

"This... it's a real mess, Valeria confessed, her uncertainty eviden She didn't want to get entangled in the affairs of these two individuals.

Sherri's voice quivered as she continued, "I'm sorry for barging

like this today. I don't have many friends here in Creyque.

I just needed someone to talk to. But it turns out I don't even have a single friend."

Valeria offered a comforting nod, fully understanding the feelings of isolation and longing.

After a brief pause, Sherri regained her composure and wiped away her tears.

"What about you? Are you considering reconciling with Hacket

Valeria's smile faded for a moment, "Honestly, I'm not entirely sure. It doesn't seem necessary to reconcile. I've never really been his preferred choice, or else he wouldn't have been so heartless four years ago. I also have my doubts about whether he genuinely loves me now. Let's keep things as they are, co-parenting Alex."

Indeed, she was at a loss navigating her relationship with Hackett, especially with the added complexity of the Maddox family. Her mind was in complete disarray.

and

"You should follow your heart. Why worry about it so much? If your former husband sincerely seeks reconciliation now, an your heart desires it, go for it. After all, you both share a child." Sherri offered a thoughtful response.

Valeria fell into contemplative silence, pondering her next steps

Could life indeed be this uncomplicated? Valeria didn't dare to contemplate it.

with the recent passing of Barron, Hackett was deeply engrossed in the company's affairs, leaving no room to contemplate

She couldn't shake the belief that if Valeria didn't find a stable partner,

used to boldly declare to anyone who would listen that Keith wouldn't marry anyone but her. Yet, as time passed, that self-assurance

here to convince me to settle with a

caught on to Sherri's underlying message. Valeria's wavering kept Keith's heart in limbo, hindering

I meant. I hope that all

wry chuckle, her laughter tinged with irony. "A positive resolution? Then why did you make the wrong choices initially? You must have believed it was the right decision

Sherri grappled

for marrying back then. I was pushed into it," Sherri suddenly shouted,

took him considerable time to recover from the emotional toll of that failed relationship. And now that you've returned. you expect him to

sudden hush fell between

at a loss for words, acutely aware of the unfairness of her current situation with Keith,

no alternative but to reach out to Keith. Her

fair for you to be with Keith? You've not only

you finally spoke your mind,

your cards on the table, haven't you? You weren't here to confide in me but to

not like that. I genuinely wanted

up and said, "Miss Landor, the Cooper family's parents disapprove of you. Keith isn't interested in reconciling with you. My connection to all of this is rather minimal. The situation would remain unchanged

there would be someone else. Do you believe Keith couldn't be interested in anyone other than you? You've been married

"You!"

you still wish to speak these pointless words with me, I'm sorry, but I don't want to hear them. I need to get some rest. There are many tasks to attend to tomorrow, Please, leave Sherri stared at Valeria, words on the tip of her tongue, but in the end, frustration forced her

would empathize with her situation and be more accommodating, but things

following day, Valeria arrived at the location chosen by Keith had agreed upon-a quaint coffee

window, where Keith sat alone, savoring his coffee. He had also ordered

she replied with a smile, sitting beside him and sipping her