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

Valeria didn't find a stable partner, Keith's heart might never truly find its

to boldly declare to anyone who would listen that Keith wouldn't

you here to convince me to settle with

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

I meant. I hope that all of

wry 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 wish to backtrack, Keith hasn't remained in

Valeria finished speaking, Sherri grappled with her

I had my reasons for marrying back then.

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 without reservations, without allowing him any time to adjust. Do you

hush fell between

at a loss for words, acutely aware of the unfairness of her current situation

no alternative but to reach out to

with Keith? You've not only gone through a divorce, but you also have a

finally spoke your mind, didn't

haven't you? You weren't here to confide in me but to push me into a remarriage so you can

that. I genuinely wanted to

rather minimal. The situation would remain unchanged even without

be interested in anyone

"You!"

them. I need to get some rest. There are many tasks to attend to tomorrow, Please, leave Sherri stared at Valeria, words on

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

location chosen by Keith

alone, savoring his coffee. He had

replied with a smile, sitting beside