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, leaving no

She couldn't shake the belief that if Valeria didn't find a stable partner, Keith's heart might never truly find its way

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

here to convince me

underlying message. Valeria's wavering kept Keith's heart in limbo, hindering

hope that all of us can find a

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

speaking, Sherri grappled with

had my reasons for marrying back then. I

crossed her arms and leaned back. "Well, you shouldn't have disappeared 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

sudden hush

aware of the unfairness of her current situation with Keith, especially given

but to reach out to

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

finally spoke your

confide in me but to push me

genuinely wanted to confide in

thin as 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 feet, countering. "That's impossible! Without you, Keith's heart wouldn't be

couldn't be interested in

"You!"

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

Valeria would empathize with her situation and be more accommodating, but things didn't unfold

chosen

to a table near the window, where Keith sat alone, savoring his coffee. He had also ordered a latte for her "Valeria, you've

a smile, sitting beside