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.

the Maddox

Tests.

aunt's family, with whom he was currently at odds,

us? Currently, in the James family, only you and Mandy remain direct relatives,

she's a match, can

child's connection to the Jarnes

back and forth impatiently, eager

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await the results. Even though you're anxious, the

days. Hackett continued his ritual of rushing to be with Alex right after work while Valeria temporarily set aside her responsibilities at the law office, prioritizing

seemed to sense that something was amiss. He found it odd that

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

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

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

found herself

other children was out of the question, as even a minor

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

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

IL

and Grandma, as well as Daddy and I.

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

spoken to your teacher.

hold me. I want to be with

uncertain how to respond, but at that moment, Hackett returned home

he announced, holding it in his hands. The sight of the

wouldn't have to endure Alex's

"What's troubling you?"

just that Alex asked me 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 believe I forgot about the upcoming hospital stay. It's something he

inevitable moment when Alex