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.

engrossed in the company's affairs, leaving no room

belief that if Valeria didn't find a stable partner,

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

"Are you here to convince me

Sherri's underlying message. Valeria's wavering

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

must have believed it was the right decision when you decided to marry. But now that you wish to backtrack, Keith hasn't

Sherri

It's not like that. I had my reasons for marrying back then. I was pushed into it," Sherri suddenly shouted, vigorously

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

words, acutely aware of the

alternative but to reach out

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

spoke

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

I genuinely wanted to confide in

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.

continued, her voice tinged with scorn, "Even without me, there would be someone else. Do you believe Keith couldn't be interested in anyone other than you? You've been married and divorced. Why should you prevent him

"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

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

the location chosen by Keith had agreed upon-a

her to a table near the window, where Keith sat alone, savoring his coffee. He had

replied with a smile, sitting beside him