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.

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,

you invite Mandy to join us? Currently, in the James family, only

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

child's connection to the

forth impatiently, eager for the matching results to

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

ritual of rushing to be with Alex right after work while Valeria temporarily set

He

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

responding, "Well, it's because you're the lovable, and everyone adores you. So, they want to spend time with you. Perhaps they're

have mentioned it. Mommy, I

herself momentarily

allowing Alex to play with other children was out of the question, as even a minor

full of energy and eager to

have to tell him he needed to go to

IL

"if you want to play, both Grandpa and Grandma,

responded disappointedly. "No. Mommy, you said kids should go to preschool, and now I've been

your teacher. She understands

me drink water, and Daddy always wants to hold me. I want

at that moment, Hackett returned home without

in his hands. The sight of the cake immediately captured Alex's attention, and he eagerly

felt relieved, knowing she wouldn't have to endure Alex's persistent

"What's troubling you?"

why we're all staying with him and why he can't go to preschool. I don't know how to explain it to him. Besides, he'll be admitted to the hospital in a few days. I'm trying to figure out how to break that news to him. I can't

contemplated the inevitable moment when Alex would have to wear a hospital gown,