Unlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE 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 againstif 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 blme for upsetting her knowing the whole story? Don't forget she cto my office, not the other way around!" "Why did she go to you?" Hackett asked as he stared into Valeria eyes.
"She cto givesmoney and askto get away from you. Is thatupsetting her? Please give her s- 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 stime, Cheryl was in the high-end hospital room.
1/4 11:45 Wed, Oct 30 Chapter 10 62% 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe 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 auevidence. 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 cthrough.
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 thisto remarry me? To reclaim her position as Mrs. James?" At the stime, 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 cin and said, "Ms. Sharp, you're back. I can leave now." "Where is Alex? I haven't seen him." Valeria asked.
2/4 111 11:45 Wed, Oct 30 Chapter 10 "He's in his room on the phone. He won't letlisten. 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? "Is Alex talking to Keith on the phone?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmValeria pushed open the bedroom door. Alex, who had been hiding in the corner, talking on the phonem suddenly stood up. He quickly grabbed his phone and dashed out to the balcony. He shouted, "Mommy, don't hang up my call. I want to talk to Keith." Valeria was speechless. She didn't want Alex to take up Keith's working hours. Keith was already busy enough with his work. Now, he even had to chat with Alex.
The phone was on speaker, and a gentle chuckle cfrom the man on the other end. Keith said, "Alex, be a good boy and give the phone to your mommy. I want to talk to her." Alex pouted and muttered, "Fine. Just to help you and Mommy bond a bit.
Hearing that, Valeria was stunned.
She thought inwardly. "Alex knows too much." Alex handed her the phone and said, "Mommy, here you are. Keith wants to talk to you." Valeria took the phone in resignation. Then she held it to her ear and said, "Mr. Cooper." "Your son callsKeith, and you callMr. Cooper. Is it really necessary to be so formal?" The man's voice on the other end was so soft it could have melted hearts.
Valeria chuckled and said, "He is naive. Don't mind him. He's just really eager to have a dad." Sometimes, she felt sorry for Alex. He always envied other kids for having a father.
Keith, who was on the other end of the call, chuckled lowly and said in a low voice, "I think Alex is m Alexis quite m thoughtful He knows that it's tough for you to raise him alone and wants to find a dad to help you." Hearing this, Valeria felt a warm, unexpected surge of emotion. Alex was indeed considerate, though he could be exasperating at times.
"You're right. He is quite thoughtful," she said with a light laugh.
"Are you adjusting well back in the country? I'll be busy for another two months on my end. Do you have any requests or anything you'd like to discuss with me?"
Keith was the real boss of Cooper Law Office, which she had joined since her return to the country. It was one of the firms in the country. It was good enough, and Valeria couldn't ask for more. Lop Law BA