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 sentence, she was silenced

them no mind and carried

sensing that something was amiss. He planned to find an opportunity to inquire later, although Valeria might not be

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

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was

may have been unwarranted, particularly as Valeria had not

was then that Ella had finished preparing dinner and invited

group settled around the dining table, each

couldn't help but voice her concern for Alex, saying. "Did you leave

signaling

dine. He's bound to sleep for a while." Finally, Hackett spoke up, "Your complexion still

you. It's not out of

in the next few days. it would be greatly appreciated if you could go to the hospital for a bone marrow compatibility test. Alex is ill and in need of

had been serving dishes, stood frozen, unable to process the gravity of 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

tears as she looked at Valeria,

found his voice, though it quivered with emotion. "What... What are you saying? A bone marrow transplant? Alex...

himself so shaken. His words failed to capture the depth of his

kept her gaze away from them as she spoke. She knew she couldn't afford to lose her composure and

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

Maddox couldn't hold back her tears any

stunned silence, his face showing the shock of the news, unable to take another bite of

the reason behind Valeria's

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 had even teased Alex for being