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.

recent passing of Barron, Hackett was deeply engrossed in

were tinged with self-interest. She couldn't shake the belief that if Valeria didn't find a stable partner, Keith's heart might never truly

the years. She used to boldly declare to anyone who would

here to convince me

had caught on to Sherri's underlying message. Valeria's wavering kept Keith's

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

chuckle, her laughter tinged with irony. "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

finished speaking, Sherri grappled with

my reasons for marrying back then.

took him considerable time to recover from the emotional toll of that failed relationship. And now that you've returned. you expect

sudden hush fell

herself at a loss for words, acutely aware of the unfairness of her current situation with Keith, especially given her past

with no alternative but to reach out to Keith.

about you then? Is it fair for you to be with Keith? You've not only gone through a divorce, but you also

spoke your mind,

here to confide in me but to push me into a remarriage so

I genuinely wanted

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

be interested in anyone other than

"You!"

them. I need to get some rest. There are many tasks

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

arrived at the location chosen by Keith had

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

a smile, sitting beside him and sipping