Chapter 10
Valeria was outside the emergency room in the hospital.
She sat in a nearby chair while she was waiting
Suddenly, there came low, hurried footsteps. Then she looked up. She found it was indeed Hackett.
Hackett wore a grim expression, and his tone was harsh. He asked, “What did you do to upset her? She has a heart
condition!”
After hearing what Hackett said, Valeria sneered.
Valeria realized that Hackett unconditionally believed Cheryl. He jumped to conclusions before even knowing what had happened. Hackett thought it was Valeria who did something to upset Cheryl.
“Why don’t you ask your woman why she came to my office during working hours to cause trouble?” Valeria asked.
Valeria had had enough of these two and didn’t want to see them. But Cheryl still had the audacity to go to her.
Just then, the emergency room door swung open. Then a doctor emerged and called out, “Who’s Cheryl’s family?”
Hackett stepped forward and asked, “What’s her condition now?
“She has a congenital heart condition. And she appears to have been triggered. Her extreme emotional fluctuations led to fainting. She will be under observation for two days. Remember that, and don’t let her get stressed again.”
After the doctor left, Hackett turned angrily toward Valeria. Then he asked. “Do you have anything to say? What did you do to her?”
“Wait until your little sweetheart wakes up. You can ask her yourself.
With that, Valeria turned to leave.
She thought to herself, “How could I have known about Cheryl’s heart condition? Why did she go to my office to seek trouble when she has a heart condition?”
“Ah!
Valeria had just turned when Hackett pulled her back abruptly. He pressed her against the cold wall. His long fingers held her chin tightly as he gritted his teeth. He said to her, “You can have a grudge against me if you want, but don’t upset Cheryl Her body can’t handle it.”
Valeria was pushed against the wall, which caused a sharp pain.
“Hackett, how dare you arbitrarily blame me for upsetting her knowing the whole story? Don’t forget she came to my office, not the other way around!”
“Why did she go to you?” Hackett asked as he stared into Valeria eyes.
“She came to give me some money and ask me to get away from you. Is that me upsetting her? Please give her some
– reassurance. And tell her not to disturb my work anymore! Valeria replied.
Valeria pushed Hackett off her abruptly and left the hospital without looking back.
Hackett’s face turned serious. Then he pounded the wall with a heavy list.
At the same time, Cheryl was in the high–end hospital room.
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When Cheryl opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Hackett standing by the floor–to–ceiling window with his back turned to her.
She managed a weak smile and called out, “Hackett…”
Hearing her voice, Hackett turned and walked to her bedside. Then he suddenly spoke, Tve already divorced Valeria. You don’t need to talk to her anymore.”
Hearing that, Cheryl was stunned.
“Hackett. I’m sorry. Are you mad at me?”
Hackett’s expression darkened. Then he asked, “What do you think? Didn’t you know about your congenital heart. condition?”
“I just didn’t want any more contact between you and her. But Valeria insisted on reconciling with you. She wanted to keep bothering you and hinder our relationship. That’s why I got upset and…”
“That’s impossible, Hackett interjected and firmly denied.
Cheryl was shocked. She realized that deep down, Hackett believed Valeria.
After struggling to sit up. Cheryl looked like she was searching for something, But she was too weak.
Hackett firmly held her shoulders and asked, “What are you doing?”
“Do you think I’m lying to you? I have audio evidence. Valeria said those words herself. She even said she would use Mr. Barron to achieve her goal of reconciling with you.”
Cheryl picked up her bag from the side and took out her phone. Then she opened the recording evidence.
She had anticipated that Valeria wouldn’t just take the money and disappear. So, she had recorded their conversation in advance.
Hackett watched with a hint of doubt as Cheryl activated the recording mode, and the two women’s voices came through.
Hackett was stunned when he heard Valeria’s words.
Valeria said, “So what? I will inherit the James family’s wealth if marry Hackett again. Do you think I care about your 2 million dollars? Take your card and get out. It’s Hackett’s business to pamper you. I have no obligation to cater to you.”
Hackett’s face underwent a subtle change, and he frowned in displeasure.
Cheryl added, “Did you hear that? These are Valeria’s words. And I didn’t accuse her wrongly!”
Hearing that, Hackett remained silent.
Hackett’s brow deeply furrowed as he was lost in thought.
He thought inwardly, “Could it be that Valeria has returned this me to remarry me? To reclaim her position as Mrs. James?”
At the same time, Valeria was back at Emerald Carden.
Valeria had had a busy day and returned home, but she couldn’nd a trace of Alex.
The nanny saw her come in and said, “Ms. Sharp, you’re back. I can leave now.”
“Where is Alex? I haven’t seen him.” Valeria asked.
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“He’s in his room on the phone. He won’t let me listen. He’s like a little adult. He is so adorable, the nanny said with a beaming
Valeria couldn’t help but smile. Her little son loved to play grown–up.
As she walked into the bedroom, she heard a childish voice saying, “Keith, I miss you so much!
Valeria thought inwardly, “Keith?
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