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.

the recent passing of Barron, Hackett was deeply engrossed

if Valeria didn't find a stable partner, Keith's heart

eroded over the years. She used to boldly declare to anyone who would listen that Keith wouldn't marry anyone but her. Yet, as time passed, that

gentle sigh. "Are you here to convince me to

Sherri's underlying message. Valeria's wavering kept Keith's heart in limbo, hindering reconciliation between him and

I hope that

believed it

speaking, Sherri grappled with her

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

back. "Well, you shouldn't have disappeared without a word either. During those years when I first met Keith overseas, he was in a very fragile state, seemingly still immersed in the sorrow of your abandonment. It took him considerable time to recover from the emotional toll of that failed relationship. And now that you've returned. you expect him to embrace you without reservations, without allowing him any time to adjust. Do you think that's fair to him?" Chapter

sudden hush fell between

of the unfairness of her current situation with Keith, especially given her past

to reach

and retorted, "What about you then? Is it fair for you to be with Keith? You've not only gone through a

you finally spoke your mind,

here to confide in me but to push me into a remarriage so you can have peace of

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 even without me." Sherri also fose to her feet, countering. "That's impossible! Without you, Keith's heart wouldn't be fixated on you. He can't let go of you

her voice tinged with scorn, "Even without me, there would be someone else. Do you believe Keith couldn't be interested in anyone other than you? You've been married and divorced. Why should you prevent him from king

"You!"

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

with her situation and be

arrived at the location chosen by Keith had agreed upon-a quaint coffee

table near the window, where Keith sat alone, savoring his coffee. He had

with a smile, sitting beside