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

Sherri's words 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 find its way back to

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

let out a gentle sigh. "Are you here to convince me to

seemed she had caught on to Sherri's underlying message. Valeria's wavering kept Keith's heart in limbo, hindering reconciliation between him and

that's not what I meant. I hope that

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

speaking, Sherri grappled

reasons for marrying back then. I was pushed into

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 think that's fair to him?" Chapter

sudden hush fell

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

felt cornered, with no alternative but to reach out to Keith. Her future appeared

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

finally spoke your

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

like that. I genuinely

is rather minimal. The situation

couldn't be interested in anyone other than you? You've been married and divorced. Why

"You!"

interrupted her abruptly, stating, "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

with her situation and be more accommodating,

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

waiter guided her to a table near the window, where Keith sat alone, savoring his coffee. He had also ordered a latte for her "Valeria, you've

with a smile, sitting beside