Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett) novel Chapter 171

Chapter 171 

Following the complire party, everyone returned to their respective tents to prepare for sleep. 

Inside the tent, Alex called out to the two adults once more, “Hackett, Mommy, come and sleep together.” 

“Sleep together…” Valeria pondered. 

An air of embarrassment colored Valeria’s face, and she cast a fleeting glance toward the man standing beside her. 

Hackett noticed her hesitation and assured the child, saying, “You and your mommy go ahead and sleep. I’ll stay outside to protect you. There might be some not–so–friendly little animals around here at night.” 

With an innocent expression, the little one inquired, “What are these not–so–friendly little animals? I want to stay outside! I 

want to see!” 

“You’re not planning to sleep?” Valeria furrowed her brow and inquired. 

The man adopted a deep tone and responded, “Do you like snakes? Do you like mice? Do you like bugs? 

The child, wide–eyed like grapes, vehemently shook his head as he cried, “I don’t like them! Mommy, are there mice and snakes here? I don’t want to! I want to go home!” 

Alex was on the verge of tears, his fear palpable as he clung tightly to Valeria. 

With a serious demeanor, Hackett said, “So, you and your mommy stay in the tent, and I’ll stay outside to protect you. Be obedient, okay?” 

Hackett appeared entirely sincere, devoid of deceit. Alex placed his complete trust in him and obediently nodded, now reluctant to venture outside the tent. 

Valeria couldn’t help but smile at the sight. 

This location had been chosen by the kindergarten, ensuring safety to the fullest extent possible. However, complete avoidance of snakes, ants, and insects in the wilderness was impossible. 

Alex had always been fearless, but Valeria observed that Hackett possessed the knack for handling the little guy. 

Consequently, Valeria and Alex retreated to the tent for bed while Hackett stood vigilant outside, creating an aura of harmony. 

Alex gazed up at his mother and asked, “Mommy, do you like Hackett? Do you want Hackett to be your husband?” 

The sudden maturity in her son’s question caught Valeria off guard. She smiled and retorted, “Why do you ask that? Do you want Hackett to be your dad?” 

The obedient child replied, “If Mommy likes him, then I like him? 

Touched, Valeria kissed her son’s tender cheek and whispered, “Sweetie, don’t dwell on such thoughts. Just be happy every day, eat well, play well, and sleep well.” 

“But I sense that Mommy likes Hackett… Alex said. 

Valeria’s heart skipped a beat, and she peered down at her son in her arms feeling flustered as if he had uncovered her 

secrets. 

“You’re just a little kid. What do you understand? I don’t like him she explained with a guilty conscience. Explaining to such a young child made her feel somewhat foolish. 

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The child assumed a tone beyond his years and replied, “I understand. I can feel that Mommy likes Hackett. Mommy treats Hackett differently from Keith” 

Valeria was lost for words. 

“Differently? How does she treat 11ackett? How does she treat Keah? 

“Why don’t I feel any difference? She contemplated. 

Curiously, Valeria asked, “How is it different?” 

After pondering seriously for a few seconds, the little one replied. “Mommy treats Hackett like family and treats Keith like a friend…” 

Valeria fell silent, struggling to find words in response. 

“Is it truly so evident? Is it this conspicuous?” Valeria pondered. 

In the midst of the night at one o’clock, Hackett sat by the campfire, his pitch–black eyes fixated on the flickering flames, his thoughts delving into unknown territory. 

At this morffent, the sound of a zipper being pulled echoed from the tent, and Valeria stepped out from inside. 

The man swiftly regained his composure and looked up at her, saying, “Why are you coming out? Are you not going to sleep?” 

Tl take over for a while, and you should go inside and get some rest, Valeria replied. She thought, “We have to take the kids mountain climbing tomorrow, and it’s impossible to be energetic after staying up all night.” 

Valeria settled down beside him and prodded the campfire with a stick 

However, Hackett said, “I’m not tired, and besides, I’m a man. You go to sleep. I’m not skilled at soothing children. 

Valeria retorted, “What’s wrong with being a man? Men get tired, too. Go to sleep. I can’t sleep right now either. 

She genuinely couldn’t sleep, all due to what little Alex had said 

Looking at Hackett now made her feel somewhat awkward. Did she genuinely treat Hackett like family? 

Hackett replied, “Then I’ll stay with you for a while; I can’t sleep either.” 

He couldn’t sleep because of Valeria’s hurtful words, and Valeria couldn’t sleep because of little Alex’s innocent comments. 

This night was fated to be sleepless. 

In the other tents, everything remained quiet, with only Valeria and Hackett sitting by the campfire. 

In the serene night, the only sounds were the cicadas and the faint footsteps of small animals scuttling about. 

Hackett suddenly said, “Tell me about your four years abroad. Were you anxious when giving birth?” 

He regretted one thing deeply, and it was that he wasn’t there when his son was born, and he didn’t even know if Valeria had someone by her side during childbirth, perhaps Keith? 

Thinking of this, he felt a pang in his heart. His partner was giving birth, but another man was there with her, a feeling that was hard to express in words. 

Valeria smiled lightly and responded, “Honestly, I was quite anxious. I was worried throughout the pregnancy, especially because I couldn’t have home–cooked meals in a foreign country. 1 feared not getting enough nutrition. Alex was born 

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