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.

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

the belief that if Valeria

anyone who would listen that Keith wouldn't marry anyone but

gentle sigh. "Are you here to convince me to settle

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

meant. I hope that all of us can find a positive

laughter tinged with irony. "A positive resolution? Then why did you make the wrong choices initially? You must have believed it

Valeria finished speaking, Sherri grappled with her

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

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

sudden hush fell between

the

but to reach out to Keith. Her future

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 former husband

you finally spoke

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 in

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

scorn, "Even without me, there would be someone else. Do you believe Keith couldn't be interested in anyone other than you? You've

"You!"

I don't want to hear them. I need to get some rest. There are many tasks to attend to tomorrow, Please, leave Sherri stared at Valeria, words on the tip

had hoped Valeria would empathize with her situation and be more accommodating, but

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

the window, where Keith sat alone, savoring his

she replied with a smile, sitting beside him and sipping her