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..

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

them no mind and carried

that something was amiss. He planned to

remarked, "We shouldn't interfere with how she's raising her child. She's been caring for him

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was just

sighed, realizing their concern may have been unwarranted, particularly

bedroom, and it was then

dining table, each taking

for Alex, saying. "Did you leave some food for Alex? He's likely to be hungry when he

cleared his throat, signaling Loretta

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

meal, I'll accompany you. It's not out of my way, after

of you have some free time in the next few days. it would be greatly

with concern. I'm sorry, could you repeat that? What's happened to Alex? A bone marrow transplant?

looked at Valeria, her face reflecting a

with emotion. "What... What are

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 responsibilities ahead

diagnosed Alex with aplastic anemia and need a bone marrow transplant. The chances of a successful

Maddox couldn't hold back her tears any longer.

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

the gravity of the situation, realizing the reason behind Valeria's distress today.

shocked, and his mind replayed images of Alex happily playing at the amusement park, occasionally calling out