Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

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Valeria had initially been the one most overwhelmed with grief, but now she offered solace to Mrs. Maddox.

She couldn't muster the word "mom" yet, but she could feel the genuine sorrow etched in Mrs. Maddox's heart.

No one had much of an appetite during that dinner. As they were preparing to leave, Clayton and Loretta went upstairs to check on the peacefully sleeping Alex. Their eyes were red, and they refrained from crying, fearing to disturb Alex. Hackett stood by the bed, gazing at his sleeping son. His long fingers gently caressed the soft cheeks of Alex, his lips pressed tightly together, and he closed his eyes, suppressing the pain and torment in his heart.

Downstairs, Hackett arranged for Tyler to come over and drive Clayton and Mrs. Maddox back home.

Hackett and Valeria stood together in the quiet, moonlit night. Their silence speaks volumes about the turmoil in their

hearts.

Eventually, it was Hackett who broke the stillness, saying, Til arrange for another hospital visit tomorrow to get a second opinion. There's a chance it could be a misdiagnosis."

Valeria's smile held a touch of bitterness, "Alex is already displaying symptoms. We can't afford to waste any more time on tests. Please find time to complete the compatibility test as soon as possible. I don't want Alex to endure a long wait" Once again, a profound silence descended upon them.

After a while. Hackett spoke again. "I'll go for the compatibility test tomorrow. Let's keep this from Alex for now,"

I understand. I hadn't planned on telling him, and even if we did, he might not fully grasp the situation."

"TII set aside my current commitments for the time being. Right now, there's nothing more important than being there for Alex. Hackett affirmed.

Valeria appeared momentarily surprised, "Aren't you also concemed about reclaiming your Grandpa's shares? Your matters still require attention; this isn't just about your endeavor but also for Alex."

Hackett fell into contemplative silence.

But now, he had little inclination for work. Thoughts of his son entirely consumed his mind.

following day, the Maddox family rallied all their

Tests.

Mandy in the nursing home and his estranged aunt's family, with whom he was currently at odds, he chose not to involve them. In the hospital, both families gathered for the

"Why didn't you invite Mandy to join us? Currently, in the James family, only you and Mandy remain direct relatives, and the doctors emphasize the high

behavior, even if she's a match, can she be trusted to cooperate and provide Alex with the needed

Mandy flatly denied the child's connection to the Jarnes

impatiently, eager for the

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anxious, the results won't arrive this quickly, Hackett suggested, turning

set

something was amiss. He found it

everyone playing with me every day? Didn't you say that adults have

the lovable, and everyone adores you. So, they want to spend

have mentioned it. Mommy, I haven't been to preschool for days

herself momentarily

play with other children was out of the question, as even a minor accident could result in severe bleeding. Valeria had no choice but to keep a vigilant

three-year-old boy was to be full of energy and eager to explore

tell him he needed to go to the hospital, and Valeria was already dreading how to

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console him, "if you want to play, both Grandpa and Grandma, as well as Daddy and I. can join you and have fun

Mommy, you said kids should go to preschool, and now I've been at home for so many days. My teachers will

to your teacher. She understands that you're taking a little

did you take a break, Mommy? I want to play with my friends. Grandpa and Grandma make me drink water, and Daddy always wants to hold me. I want to be with my preschool buddies. Alex had grown restless at

that moment, Hackett returned home without

for you. It's your favorite chocolate cake, he announced, holding it in his hands. The sight of the cake immediately captured Alex's attention, and he eagerly took it and moved to

endure Alex's

"What's troubling you?"

admitted to the hospital

as she contemplated the inevitable moment when Alex would have to wear