Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

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Hackett could sense the insincerity in her response, but he chose not to confront her.

"Mommy, why are you crying? Did someone hurt your feelings? Alex, displaying a surprising level of maturity for his age. gently wiped away her tears. Valeria mustered a smile. "No. I just got a bit of sand in my eyes. Did you have a good time playing? Did you remember to drink some water?"

"I did, but those strange Grandpa and Grandma kept insisting I drink water, and I didn't like it, Alex pouted, his face filled with a hint of frustration. Valeria playfully bopped his nose. "Mommy asked them to ensure you stay hydrated, so you need to be a good boy and listen to them." ""Hmph" Alex huffed and turned his head away.

Meanwhile, Clayton and Mrs. Maddox, being of an older generation, approached at a more leisurely pace, unable to keep up with Alex's boundless energy

Valeria gazed at the people gathered and then unexpectedly suggested, "How about we all have dinner tonight? How about we have dinner together tonight at our place? My friend is an excellent cook." Clayton and Mrs. Maddox were pleasantly surprised by the invitation, as they hadn't expected Valeria to make such gesture. They accepted without hesitation.

"That sounds wonderful! We're free tonight," Mrs. Maddox replied with a joyful smile, appreciating Valeria's unexpected

offer.

Clayton nodded in agreement, saying. Tm in, too. I haven't had enough playtime with Alex yet."

Hackett remained quiet, sensing that Valeria had something important on her mind, which appeared to be quite substantial.

After returning to River Valley, Valeria displayed an unusual demeanor, often appearing lost in thought.

After returning, Alex complained of fatigue and expressed a desire to sleep, leaving everyone puzzled except Valeria, who understood that something was wrong with her son's health. ""Mommy, I'm tired"

"I know, How about Mommy carries you to bed for a nap?"

"Okay..

Alex toward the bedroom, but Mrs. Maddox couldn't help but speak up, "But Alex hasn't eaten yet. Let him have something to eat before sleeping. We can't let him go to bed on an empty stomach." Without completing her

mind and carried Alex to the

amiss. He planned to find an opportunity to inquire later, although Valeria might

the bedroom door closed, Clayton glanced at Loretta and remarked, "We shouldn't interfere with how she's raising her child. She's been caring for him for four years, and he's

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I was just trying to

may have been unwarranted, particularly as Valeria had not yet agreed to recognize their

bedroom, and it was then that Ella had

settled around the dining table,

leave some food for Alex? He's likely to be

cleared his throat, signaling Loretta to cease her

to sleep for a while." Finally, Hackett spoke up, "Your complexion still appears quite pallid. Have you

"After our meal, I'll accompany you. It's

man could finish his sentence, Valeria calmly interjected, "If any of you have some free time in the next few days. it would be greatly appreciated

the situation. Clayton was the first to react his voice filled with concern. I'm sorry, could you repeat that? What's happened to Alex? A bone marrow

hold back tears as she looked at Valeria, her face reflecting a mix of

with emotion. "What... What are you saying? A bone

never seen himself so shaken. His words failed to

expected their reactions and deliberately kept her gaze away from them as she spoke. She knew she couldn't afford to lose her composure and break into tears now because she had a lot of

hospital's test results are in. They've diagnosed Alex with aplastic anemia and need a bone marrow transplant. The chances of a

couldn't hold back her tears any longer. "My poor child,

the shock of the news,

of the situation, realizing the reason

off his daze. His dark eyes were shocked, and his mind replayed images of Alex happily playing at the amusement park, occasionally calling out tired and asking to be carried. He