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.

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

that if Valeria didn't find a stable partner, Keith's

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

sigh. "Are you here

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

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

tinged with irony. "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

finished speaking, Sherri grappled with

marrying back then. I was pushed into it," Sherri

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

sudden hush fell

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

but to

fair for you to be with Keith? You've not only gone through a divorce, but you also have a child. Being with your former husband

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 peace

that. I genuinely wanted to confide

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

be interested in anyone other than you?

"You!"

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

her situation and

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

guided her to a table near the window, where Keith sat alone, savoring

sitting beside him and