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.

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

the belief that if Valeria didn't

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

gentle sigh. "Are you here to

wavering kept Keith's heart in limbo, hindering reconciliation between him and

I meant. I hope that all of us can

initially? You must have believed it was the right

speaking, Sherri grappled

marrying back then. I was pushed into

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

hush fell between

loss for words, acutely aware of the

felt cornered, with no alternative but to reach out to

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

spoke your mind, didn't

the table, haven't you? You weren't here to confide in me but

not like that. I genuinely wanted to

patience wore 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

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

"You!"

"If you still wish to speak these pointless words with me, I'm sorry, but I don't want to hear them. I need to get some rest. There are many tasks to

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

following day, Valeria arrived at the location chosen by Keith had agreed upon-a

sat alone, savoring his coffee. He had also ordered a latte for her "Valeria, you've

a smile, sitting beside