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

Tests.

the compatibility tests. As for Mandy in the nursing home and his estranged aunt's family, with whom he was currently at odds, he chose

us? Currently, in the James family, only

a match, can she be trusted to cooperate and provide Alex with the needed

denied the child's connection to the

forth impatiently, eager for the matching

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anxious, the results won't arrive this quickly,

his ritual of rushing to be with Alex right after work while Valeria temporarily set aside her responsibilities at the law office, prioritizing Alex's recovery, Clayton and Ms. Maddox also made daily visits

observant, Alex, seemed to sense that something was amiss. He found it odd that the

every day? Didn't you say that adults have to work?" Alex asked

you're the lovable, and everyone adores you. So, they want to spend time with

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

found herself

the current situation, allowing Alex to play with other children was out of the question, as even a minor accident could result in severe bleeding. Valeria had

eager to explore the world

to go to the hospital, and Valeria was already dreading how

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to play, both Grandpa and Grandma, as well

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

already spoken to your teacher. She understands that you're taking

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

that moment, Hackett returned home without ringing the doorbell, using his fingerprint

chocolate cake, he announced, holding it in his hands. The sight of the cake immediately captured Alex's attention,

wouldn't have to endure Alex's persistent

"What's troubling you?"

to explain it to him. Besides, he'll be admitted to the hospital in a

inevitable moment when Alex would have to