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 contemplate such

reality, Sherri's words were tinged with self-interest. She couldn't shake the belief that if Valeria didn't find a stable

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

"Are you here to convince me

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

what I meant. I hope that all of us

a wry chuckle, her laughter tinged with irony. "A positive resolution? Then why did you make the wrong choices initially? You must have believed it was the right decision

Sherri grappled with

back then. I was pushed into

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

hush fell between

found herself at a loss for words, acutely aware of the unfairness of her current situation with Keith,

she felt cornered, with no alternative but to

only gone through

finally spoke your mind,

here to confide in me but to

like that. I genuinely

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,

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!"

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

with her situation and be more accommodating, but

day, Valeria arrived at the location chosen by Keith had agreed upon-a quaint

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

replied with a smile, sitting beside him and sipping