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.

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

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

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

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

Sherri's underlying message. Valeria's wavering kept Keith's

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

choices initially? You must have believed it was the right decision when you decided to marry. But now that you

speaking, Sherri grappled with her

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

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

sudden hush fell

of the unfairness of

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

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

you finally spoke your mind, didn't

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

not like that. I genuinely wanted to confide

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.

else. Do you believe Keith couldn't be interested in anyone other than you?

"You!"

was about to continue, but Valeria interrupted her abruptly, stating, "If 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

and be

the location chosen

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

she replied with a smile, sitting beside him