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.

Barron, Hackett was deeply engrossed in the company's affairs, leaving no room to contemplate such

were tinged with self-interest. She couldn't shake the belief that if Valeria didn't find a stable partner, Keith's heart

years. She used to boldly declare to anyone who would listen that Keith wouldn't

a gentle sigh. "Are you here

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

not what I meant. I hope that all of us can

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

speaking, Sherri

my reasons for marrying back then. I was pushed

without 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 think that's fair to

sudden hush fell between

at a loss for words, acutely aware of the unfairness of her

felt cornered, with no alternative but to reach

You've not only gone through

spoke your mind, didn't

haven't you? You weren't here to confide in me

genuinely wanted

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 fixated

there would be someone else. Do you believe Keith couldn't be interested in anyone other than you? You've been married and divorced. Why should you prevent him from king

"You!"

I need to get some rest. There are many tasks to attend to

her situation and be more accommodating, but

following day, Valeria arrived at the location chosen by Keith

waiter guided her to a table near the window, where Keith sat alone, savoring his coffee. He

she replied with a smile, sitting

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