Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Hackett looked at the young lad before him, recalling when the child uttered, "Hackett isn't my dad," which left him uneasy.

He pondered when the right time might come for this mischievous youngster to address him as "Dad"

He understood it had to happen naturally, but was the moment ripe now?

As Hackett busied himself with kindling a fire, he glanced at the little fellow beside him and inquired, "Alex, how would you feel if I were your father?"

Clearly, this question transcended young Alex's understanding. His wide eyes blinked, and he responded in a childish tone, "But you said you know my father. How could you be my father Mommy mentioned that my father was a terrible man who abandoned us, and you don't seem like that."

This response left him momentarily speechless.

He ventured cautiously, "If I were indeed your father, how would that make you feel? Happy or disappointed?"

Alex pondered this matter solemnly for a while before offering. If you were my father, could I sit in all those cool cars at your residence?"

faint smile played on the man's lips as he affirmed, "Certainly, they would be all yours."

Alex Chuckled gleefully, Then... would your parents beat me too?

The logic of children often weaved intricate patterns of thought

Hackett reassured, "No, I wouldn't allow anyone to beat you."

He couldn't fathom the notion of anyone raising a hand to his son, let alone letting someone beat him..

Alex widened his adorable grape-like eyes and remarked, "So, if you were my father, I would be happy, for sure."

Hearing this, a trace of indulgence danced in the man's smile, and his voice softened, "Is that so?"

Alex nodded, "Yeah! I could ride in all your cars, which would be super cool"

"This little rascal was solely fixated on the cars in the garage.

"Yet... how should I ever reveal to Alex that I am indeed his biological father?" Hackett thought.

Hackett continued with a coaxing tone akin to speaking to a child. "What if I became your father? I should be more responsible than your father, Keith, don't you think?"

The thought of how this young boy had looked up to Keith as a father figure for so long was truly irksome to him. He yearned to confront Keith once more.

Alex hesitated, stammering, "It's different. Keith suits Mommy and Hackett....

"Am I not suitable for your mommy?" Hackett asked. As he awaited a response, he mused. "This little one is merely three years old, and he's already discerning what's suitable. He's clearly underestimating his own father." "Mommy... doesn't seem to match you; she seems more aligned with Keith, Alex responded.

Alex recognized that despite his fascination with the cars in Hackett's garage, Hackett had a temper. What if he mistreated his mommy in the future?

In contrast, Keith was different; he had always been gentle and never lost his temper, rendering him a more fitting match for Mommy.

Hacken couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth and contemplated, "This little rascal grasps the concept of 'suitable at such a tender age?

"I would want to know from him why I am unsuitable. Am I unsuitable due to his appearance or family background?"

Hackett hoisted the young lad onto his lap, his expression bearing a serious demeanor. He asked, "I'm keen to understand why I'm considered unsuitable for your mommy, What qualitie do I lack in comparison to Keith?" He couldn't fathom why the child held such deep affection for Reith.

Alex, sensing the gravity of Hackett's inquiry, felt a touch intimidated and replied meekly, "Keith is exceedingly gentle, whereas you sometimes become angry... what if you mistreat my mommy? My mommy needs a protector, and I wish to find someone who can safeguard her...

Suddenly, it dawned on him that he had underestimated his own child. Despite his tender age. Alex displayed remarkable filial piety and appeared deeply concerned about his mother's welfare.

Hackett cleared his throat, trying to alleviate the awkwardness. He asked, "Have I ever been harsh to you or your mommy? Do you rentember when I got angry with you last time? There was a reason for it; I don't get angry without a reason, okay?"

"Then why did you get angry last time?" Alex questioned. He couldn't forget the scene of Hackett fighting last time, as it looked so scary.

However, Hackett's outbursts of anger were indeed frightening when they happened, and anyone who witnessed it would instinctively keep their distance, let alone a three-year-old

The man fell silent for a few seconds and said, "There are some conflicts among adults that you don't understand yet. When you grow up, you'll understand. But all you need to know is that I am not a person who loses his temper for no reason, and 1 certainly don't bully women, okay?" Alex, looking at the man's serious expression, nodded in response. "I understand, but you're not my dad. You said it was 'iff Hackett fell into silence again, wondering how to make the child quickly accept the fact that he was his father.

Telling Alex abruptly that he was his biological father might leave him utterly confused.

"You must be hungry? I'll cook spaghetti for you," Hackett said.

With that, Hackett placed his son to the side, continued building the fire, set up the utensils, and prepared the pot for cooking spaghetti.

At this moment, Valeria also emerged from the tent, stretching lazily and asking. "What are you guys talking about?"

She had overheard the father and son talking outside but couldn't make out their conversation, so she decided to come out and see what was going on

Hackett said, "Nothing."

Unexpectedly, Alex blurted out, "Hackett was asking me if I'd be happy if he were my dad."

Hackett looked at his precious son, speechless. This kid really knew how to put him in a tough spot.

Valeria widened her eyes and looked at the man who was cooking. She had told him to take it slow; why was he rushing things!

She forced a smile and squatted down to look at Alex before asking, "So, will you be happy?" Chapter 169

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Alex looked innocently and responded, "Yes, I'd be happy, I could ride all of Hackett's cool cars."

"Is that all?" Valeria thought.

Valeria was stunned for a few seconds, then sighed in resignation "Go play with the other kids," she said.

"Okay, Alex replied.

Watching Alex run off, she turned to Hackett and said, "Didn't we agree to take it slow? Why are you in such a hurry? Do you really want Alex to know your true identity so badly?"NôvelDrama.Org holds this content.

"What else can I do? Should I watch him treat Keith like his father every day? When he's with me, he is calling me 'Hackett, but I am his father, Hackett replied.

This possessiveness was something every man would have. Who could bear to hear their child treat someone else like their father?

Valeria continued, her voice getting softer as she spoke, "But if you suddenly tell him now that you're his father, he won't be able to accept it right away. And for the past four years, whenever he asked about his dad, I told him that his dad didn't want us. He still has a strong aversion to his father...

She spoke inore quietly as she went on. Indeed, for the past four years, she had been tarnishing the image of Alex's father because she didn't want him to have any hope regarding his father.