Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Holding a curious attitude, Elsie walked into the villa, but Tyler stood still by the car outside and did not move.

Turning back with some confusion, Elsie looked at Tyler and asked, "Aren't you coming in with me?"

How came Tyler, who usually sticked by Hackett's side, was standing outside waiting? It was so strange.

Tyler lazily leaned against the car and crossed his arms. "No need. Besides, you'll have to come out in a while, and I have to take you back. Plus, there's no need for me to go in. I don't think you can do anything to Mr. James." From Tyler's disdainful tone, it seemed he didn't take Elsie seriously at all.

Elsie snorted and turned around to walk into the villa.

When Elsie entered the villa, she found it empty. Was Hackett not there?

Elsie looked around but did not see the man. She couldn't help but call out, "Hackett? Hackett? I'm here. Where are you?"

Suddenly, footsteps echoed from upstairs. Elsie instinctively looked up, seeing a man in a black suit standing at the railing, looking down at her with a serious expression as if contemplating something. Hackett took a step and descended the stairs slowly.

For some reason, Elsie began to feel nervous, swallowing hard. Her voice trembled as she asked, "Tyler said you wanted to see me."

At this time, as Hackett walked down, heading toward the living room, he said, "Have a seat first. There are some things I need to discuss with you."

However, Elsie, hands clutching the sides of her skirt, walked stiffly to the sofa and sat down.

The atmosphere was a little tense, and the entire villa seemed so quiet that one could hear the sound of a needle falling to the ground.

Elsie had to admit that Hackett's imposing presence was undeniable. She dared not lift her couldn't even take a deep breath.

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After a while, Hackett finally spoke, "Do you not welcome Valeria's return to the Maddox family?"

Elsie suddenly raised her head, responding involuntarily, "Who said that? I'll beat them! We've been searching for Valeria for so many years, and now that we've found her, of course, I welcome her back!" Without saying anything, Hackett chuckled and stared at Elsie, making her even more nervous.

"Why are you laughing at? Don't you believe it? My parents are about to host a welcoming dinner for her. Isn't that enough to show our welcome? Why are you trying to test me? I have to say you treat your ex-wife so well!" Elsie's words were a bit incoherent at this point. She didn't even know what she was saying. Cold sweat formed on her forehead.

Hackett looked at Elsie and said in a deep voice, "Why are you nervous? I haven't said anything yet."

"No, I'm not nervous! Who told you I am nervous? You're slandering me and sowing discord. Of course, I have to defend myself!" Elsie retorted in anger.

Hackett laughed and leaned back, saying, "It's just the two of us here now. How about telling me the truth? You really dislike Valeria, don't you? I know. The disappearance back then had something to do with you, didn't it?"

When Elsie heard that, she suddenly stood up and raised her head, instinctively refuting, "What are you talking about? Who told you that? Who's spreading rumors?"

However, Hackett ignored Elsie's agitated emotions and continued, "Back then, you were only three or four years old, and Valeria was about six years old. You insisted that she take you out to play, so she did. The Maddox family realized you were missing and searched for you all day. In the evening, you appeared in the adults' sight alone, but Valeria was gone. Don't you think it's a bit too much of a coincidence?"

Upon hearing this, Elsie's face turned pale, and cold sweat dripped down to her chin. Even her breath became rapid.

How did Hackett know about this? Who told him? Only a few people knew about this, and the Maddox family's servants, butlers, had changed several times.

"What do you mean by saying so much? Do you think that when I was only three or four years old, I intentionally lost my sister? Don't you find your speculation a bit ridiculous? How old was I at the time? I was scared, okay! I didn't know what was happening! And now, I don't even remember what happened back then, or why my sister and I went out. Do you think it's reasonable to pin such a blame on me? Are you really accusing a three or four-year-old child with such malice! Do you believe me or not, I'll sue you for defamation? You will pay the price!"

Elsie was so angry that she was trembling all over, or rather, she felt guilty because she alone knew what happened back then.

When they were kids, Elsie felt that everyone paid more attention to Valeria, praising her for being obedient and sensible, while Elsie always received criticism.

Elsie genuinely thought that if Valeria disappeared, all the attention would be focused on her, and she would be the only one cherished.

Elsie swore she didn't intend to lose Valeria at that time. She didn't have that ability.

Elsie just begged Valeria to take her out to play secretly, so they sneaked out together. However, Elsie got tired and cried a lot not long after they left, and Valeria had to carry her.

They got lost after a while. Valeria put Elsie down to rest, leaning against a tree, and fell asleep.

In the evening, the Maddox family searched for them. They hadn't gone far, considering their young age, just wandering in the woods outside the villa.

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Elsie heard them, followed the sound, and was found by the Maddox family's servants who brought her back home. However, Elsie completely forgot about Valeria.

There was a fleeting moment when Elsie selfishly thought she didn't want her family to find Valeria. Since then, Valeria had truly disappeared from their world.

Afterward, all the attention of the Maddox family focused on Elsie, treating her like a rare treasure.

After being brought back home, no matter how much her family asked, she refused to reveal where her sister was, claiming she had forgotten and didn't remember anything. Elsie had felt guilty all these years but, at the same time, enjoyed the love of her family without remorse.

Elsie hoped Valeria was living well somewhere in the world, but she didn't want Valeria to come back because Valeria would" take away her parents' love,

Now, Elsie regretted giving that photo to Hackett. She thought Hackett couldn't find her sister, but unexpectedly, her sister was Valeria!

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If Elsie had known earlier that Valeria was her lost sister, she would never have let Hackett take away that picture.

"Other kids might not, but you're different. Some children are born very malicious and tend to do many bad things, just like you."

Hackett suddenly interrupted Elsie's scattered thoughts, making her brain buzz.

Being born very malicious and just like her?

Hackett actually used this word to