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, leaving

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

would listen that Keith wouldn't marry anyone but her. Yet, as time

let out a gentle sigh. "Are you here

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

that's not what I meant. I hope that all of us can find a

positive resolution? Then why did 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

Valeria finished speaking, Sherri

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

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.

sudden hush

aware of the

with no alternative but to reach out to Keith. Her

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

finally spoke your mind, didn't

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

I genuinely wanted to

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

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,

her situation and be more accommodating, but things didn't unfold

chosen by Keith had agreed upon-a quaint coffee

alone, savoring his coffee. He had also ordered a latte for her

she replied with a smile, sitting beside him and sipping