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 in the company's affairs,

reality, Sherri's words were tinged with self-interest. She couldn't shake the belief that if Valeria didn't find a stable partner, Keith's heart might never truly find its way

the years. She used to boldly declare to anyone who would listen that Keith wouldn't

you here to convince me to settle with

she had caught on to Sherri's underlying message. Valeria's wavering kept Keith's heart in limbo, hindering reconciliation between him

hope that all of us can

initially? You must have believed it was the right decision when you decided to marry. But now that you wish to backtrack, Keith hasn't

Sherri grappled with

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

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

hush

of the unfairness of her current situation with

felt cornered, with no alternative but to reach out to Keith. Her future appeared

you then? Is it fair for you to be with Keith? You've not only gone through a divorce, but you

spoke

laid your cards on the table, haven't you? You weren't here to confide in me but to push me into a remarriage so you can have peace

like that. I genuinely

thin as she stood 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

scorn, "Even without me, there would be someone else. Do you believe Keith couldn't be interested in anyone other than you?

"You!"

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

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

arrived at the location chosen by Keith had

to a table near the window, where Keith sat alone, savoring his coffee. He had also ordered a latte for her

sitting beside him