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.

engrossed in the company's affairs, leaving no room

the belief that if Valeria didn't find a stable partner, Keith's heart might never truly

to boldly declare to anyone who would listen that Keith wouldn't marry anyone but her. Yet,

out a gentle sigh. "Are you here to convince me to

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

what I meant. I hope that all of us

Then why did you make the wrong choices initially? You must have believed it was

finished speaking, Sherri grappled with

It's not like that. I had my reasons for marrying back then. I was pushed into it,"

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 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

sudden hush

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

alternative but to reach

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

you finally spoke

You weren't here to confide in me but to push me into a remarriage

like that. I genuinely wanted to confide in

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 fixated on you. He can't let go of

continued, her 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've been married and divorced. Why

"You!"

need to get some rest. There are many tasks to attend to tomorrow, Please, leave Sherri stared at

situation and be more accommodating, but things didn't unfold

Valeria arrived at the location chosen by

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

a smile, sitting beside him