Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 143

Hackett stood up and turned to look at Valeria, who was approaching from a distance. He watched as Alex threw himself into her arms, creating a touching scene of the mother-and-son embrace. If someone did not know better, they might think he had mistreated the

child.

"Mommy... The boy sobbed as he spoke.

Valeria hugged her son's weak body tightly, listening to his cries her heart racing. What had happened to him?

"What's wrong? Did Hackett bully you? Why are you crying like this?"

Alex clung to her slender neck, crying as he said, "It's not like that. He did not bully me. I got scared when I saw those weird guys, and their clothes were so strange..."

Weird guys? Strange clothes?

Valeria gently comforted her son. "It's okay, it's okay, everything fine now. Mommy is here, don't cry

After a while of comforting, the little guy fell asleep on her shoulder in seconds, seemingly exhausted from playing so much

"Let's put the child on the couch for now." Hackett noticed that Valeria was wearing high heels and carrying the boy, and her legs must be tired.

"No need, I'll carry him."

"Wearing high heels and carrying a child, do you want to hurt your legs?" The man's tone was emotionless.

Valeria glanced down at her slim high heels and admitted that she was quite tired. Plus, the little boy in her arms was getting heavier day by day, and her arms began to ache after a while. She gently placed her bag on the outdoor couch nearby.

At that moment, Mandy's voice suddenly rang out from behind them. "Hackett, why did you drive away those exorcists? I invited them to help appease the spirits. Lately, I have had this constant feeling that Abbot's spirit has been following me Have you forgotten about your recent car accident? It's all karma, especially choosing your birthday for it. Haven't you learned your lesson?"

"Mom, you're only messing around!" Hackett was getting a headache just seeing his mother now,

Valeria turned around at the sound of her voice. This was the first time she had seen her so-called "mother-in-law." When she and Hackett registered their marriage and had a secret wedding, she never met his parents, only his grandfather. Now, she finally saw her once mother-in-law. She scrutinized her from head to toe. Indeed, the lady had an air of wealth. But...

Valeria cleared her throat and said, "Mrs. James, the car accident was deliberate, and it has nothing to do with any spirits. You can rest assured."

Then, she saw a group of exorcists in robes walking out from South House. These were probably the weird guys her son had mentioned. The sight of these people was indeed intimidating, especially for a child like Alex, who had rarely seen people. dressed like this as he grew up.

"You are..." Mandy looked at the woman before her, with delicate features and dressed in professional attire. She seemed like an elite lawyer.

Valeria smiled slightly and introduced herself. "I'm Hackett's ex-wife, whom you've never met."

Hackett's ex-wife? These words widened Mandy's eyes. She could not believe that this woman in front of her really was her son's ex-wife. Wed, No

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"You're the poor girl that Bagron forced Hackett to marry?"

The poor girl?

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Well... Her former mother-in-law's choice of words was quite realistic, but back then, when she secretly married Hackett, she was indeed a poor girl. She had a gambling-addicted father and bedridden mother to take care of.

"Yes, that's me, but I'm his ex-wife now. Don't worry. I did not hinder your son's life." She remained composed and calm.

Hearing his mother's sharp and unkind words, Hackett furrowed his brow in displeasure. "You are Mrs. James after all. How can you speak so rudely?"

"Son, the truth has always been harsh. Although I have never met your ex-wife, I have heard quite a bit about her. Her gambler father came asking for money every day, and her sick mother needed your support. Didn't she rely on you in the year she married you? Is it too much to call her poor girl?"

A bitter smile appeared at the corner of Valeria's mouth. It turned out that she was so pitiable back then, no wonder Hackett looked down on her. Now, at least, she could earn a living on her own, without relying on anyone else. Perhaps that was one of the reasons Hackett had started to see her in a new light. It was true a woman should have her own career and financial independence to earn respect.

"Not at all." Valeria replied.

Hackett frowned and turned to his mother. "Go away!"

But Mandy recalled Valeria's words. "You said the car accident was deliberate? What do you mean? Do you have evidence?"

At this moment, Cheryl also walked over and was surprised to see Valeria. She had not expected Valeria to be here.

"Mrs. James, let's go back. Hackett must have his reasons." Even in this situation, Cheryl pretended to be understanding. trying to pull Mandy away.

Mandy, however, brushed aside Cheryl's hand and turned to Valeria, asking, "What evidence do you have to claim that the car accident was deliberate?" Mandy believed it was retribution and had firm faith in her belief.

Valeria looked at Cheryl, who was pretending to be innocent, then she sneered. "You can ask Cheryl herself. She knows best because she caused this car accident."

"You're talking nonsense! Do you have any evidence?" Cheryl retorted angrily.

Hackett remained silent as he no longer trusted Cheryl's character after everything she had done. His disappointment in her grew. He vaguely remembered the argument in the office when aleria had also mentioned that Cheryl caused the accident. Could it be... she was telling the truth?

"Given all the trouble you have caused, is it really surprising that you'd do something like this? I do have evidence. I heard your conversation with my own ears. I just forgot to save it. And do you think Hackett still believes you now? I only feet pity for you at this point. Besides ruining your own face, what else do you have left?"

Valeria could not help but laugh and then turned to pick up her peacefully sleeping son from the couch. She looked at Hackett and said, Tm leaving now. This is not a pleasant place to stay long."

Hacken did not stop her. He did not want the child to be awakened and get frightened again.

"I'll drive you home. Sit in the back with the child. He's asleep, and he needs care."

Valeria did not decline and nodded. Then, she held her child and walked in the other direction.

Mandy was utterly confused. She stepped forward and grabbed her son's arm. "Hackett, what does she mean? What does this have to do with Chery!? What has happened between you all?" 10:23

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"Mrs. James, you have to trust me. I absolutely have not done anything to harm Hackett. I would never!" Tears welled up in Cheryl's eyes..

I gave

her a cold glance and said. 'I will investigate this matter thoroughly. Until it's resolved, stay at South House, and don't wander around. I don't want to see you."

"Hackett! Do you believe her words too? How could I possibly harm you? I love you so much... Cheryl was panicking. She had not expected Hackett to be so cold and to have lost all trust in her. SEND GIFT