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.

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

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

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

a gentle sigh. "Are you here to

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

I hope that all of us can find a

"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 backtrack, Keith hasn't remained in the same place,

Valeria finished speaking, Sherri

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

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

hush fell between

at a loss for words, acutely aware of the

to reach out to

fair for you to be with Keith? You've not only gone through a divorce, but you

finally spoke

cards on the table, haven't you? You weren't here to confide in me but to push me into a remarriage so you can

I genuinely wanted to

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

with scorn, "Even without me, there would be someone else. Do you believe Keith couldn't be

"You!"

to hear them. I need to get some rest.

and

day, Valeria arrived at the location chosen

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

sitting beside him and