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.

hours of the following day, the Maddox family rallied all their relatives and friends to undergo

Tests.

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

inquired, "Why didn't you invite Mandy to join us? Currently, in the James family, only you

but considering Mandy's erratic behavior, even if she's a match, can she be trusted to cooperate and provide Alex with the

child's connection to

fell silent, pacing back and forth impatiently, eager for the matching results to

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though you're anxious, the results won't arrive this quickly, Hackett

to be with Alex right after work while Valeria temporarily set aside her responsibilities

sense that something was amiss. He found it odd that the

you say that adults have to work?" Alex asked with a quizzical look as he sat

"Well, it's because you're the lovable, and everyone

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

found herself

children was out of the question, as even a minor accident could result in severe

and eager to explore the world around him.

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

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trying to console him, "if you want to play, both Grandpa and Grandma, as well as Daddy and

disappointedly. "No. Mommy, you said kids should go to preschool, and now I've been at home for so many days. My teachers will be wondering where

your teacher.

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

to respond, but at that moment, Hackett returned home without

It's your favorite chocolate cake, he announced, holding it in his hands. The

relieved, knowing she wouldn't have to endure Alex's persistent inquiries about why he couldn't

"What's troubling you?"

him. Besides, he'll be admitted to the hospital in a few days. I'm trying

when