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.

of Barron, Hackett was deeply engrossed in the company's affairs,

shake the belief that if Valeria didn't find a

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

gentle sigh. "Are you here to convince me to settle with

she had caught on to Sherri's underlying message. Valeria's wavering

what I meant. I hope that all of us can

you make the wrong choices 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 remained in

Sherri grappled with her

It's not like that. I had my reasons for marrying back then. I was pushed into it," Sherri suddenly shouted,

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

hush fell

words, acutely aware of the unfairness of her current situation with Keith,

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

You've not only gone through a divorce, but you also have a child. Being with your former husband might be

finally spoke your

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 of

I genuinely

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 feet, countering.

Do you believe Keith couldn't be interested in anyone other than you? You've been married and divorced.

"You!"

to hear them. I need to get

empathize with her situation and be

chosen by Keith had agreed

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

replied with a smile, sitting beside