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

She couldn't shake the belief that if Valeria didn't find a stable partner,

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

sigh. "Are you here to convince me to settle with a man

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

I hope that all of us can find a

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

finished speaking, Sherri grappled

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

back. "Well, you 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

hush fell between

the unfairness of her current situation

alternative but to reach out to Keith. Her future appeared bleak

"What about you then? Is it fair for you to be with Keith? You've not only gone

you finally spoke your mind, didn't

your cards on the table, haven't you? You weren't here to confide in me

that. I genuinely wanted to

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 heart wouldn't be fixated on you. He

Keith couldn't be interested in anyone other than you? You've been married and divorced. Why should you prevent him from king another

"You!"

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

hoped Valeria would empathize with her situation and be more accommodating, but things didn't

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

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

a smile, sitting beside him and