Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 105

Chapter 105 

That evening, Victoria and Alaric conveyed Benedict’s words to Griselda. 

Griselda had been in a good state of mind during this period when she 

stayed at home. Her complexion was healthier than when she was at the 

recuperation center, and she was also much livelier. 

Seeing the two of them coming to talk to her about this together, she 

happily nodded without fear. 

“An examination tomorrow? Sure. No problem.” 

Griselda was in a good mood now. She was surely enjoying the bustling 

atmosphere outside, which was why she wanted to complete the surgery 

as soon as possible and recover quickly. 

Victoria was relieved when she heard that. 

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“You look happy, Grandma.” 

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“I am happy.” Griselda held her hand and sighed as she spoke. “I thought I 

would be stuck in the recuperation center forever. But I have no regrets 

even if I die on the operating table if I could see the outside world again 

before the surgery.” 

Victoria was initially glad because of Griselda’s words, but she 

immediately turned pale upon hearing that last sentence. 

“What are you talking about, Grandma…” 

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However, there was not a hint of sadness in Griselda’s eyes. She looked at 

Alaric and motioned for him to come over. 

Alaric then stepped forward with a heavy expression. 

“Don’t say something so ominous, Grandma. The surgery will be 

successful. You will be able to see more of the outside world in the future.” 

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“I’m not jinxing myself. Of course, I hope the surgery will be successful, but 

accidents happen.” 

Alaric’s expression turned grim. “Nothing bad will happen,” he insisted. 

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“Alright, alright.” Griselda smiled and commented, “Anyway, if anything 

happens to me, both of you must live a good life. Don’t be sad because of 

me, and don’t quarrel with each other. Al, you are the man in this. 

relationship. You should be more considerate of Victoria. Girls have it the 

hardest. Do you understand me?” 

Plop! 

Tears streamed down Victoria’s face without warning. Since she was 

leaning against Griselda’s side, the cascade of warm tears landed directly 

on the elderly woman’s hand. 

“Victoria…” 

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Griselda froze as she stared at the string of pearl–like tears. 

“Grandma…” 

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Victoria pressed her face against Griselda’s hand while she tightly 

embraced her arm. Her eyes were teary when she sobbed, “Please don’t 

say such discouraging words. The surgery will definitely be successful, and 

you can continue to experience the beauty of the world outside. Also, 

Alaric and I argue a lot. We need you to mediate, so please don’t let 

anything happen to you, alright?” 

Griselda was only contemplating the possibilities at first. In fact, she had 

had a healthy state of mind lately. She used to have some regrets but 

now, she realized there wasn’t much for her to feel remorseful about. 

She was calm when she said what she said. 

No one wanted to die early but if death was unavoidable, Griselda would 

accept it with a peaceful heart. After all, death wasn’t so frightening. 

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However, she never thought that her words would make Victoria cry so 

heart–wrenchingly. 

Griselda had always known that Victoria’s feelings toward her were not 

ordinary affection someone would have for their grandmother–in–law. 

Victoria grew up being attached to Griselda, and she would always 

confide in the elderly woman. 

Gradually, Griselda realized that Victoria felt differently for her. 

She only found out after asking around that Victoria grew up without her 

mother. It was then that Griselda realized a possibility–Victoria might 

have regarded her as a female elder to whom she could entrust her 

emotions. 

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And it was today that Griselda realized how deep Victoria’s feelings for her 

were. 

“Grandma…” 

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Victoria started sobbing when Griselda didn’t answer her. 

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“Alright, alright,” Griselda quickly coaxed Victoria. Her heart had melted into 

a puddle as she murmured, “I won’t say these things anymore. Stop crying, 

hmm?” 

Thus, Griselda ended up being the one who kept consoling Victoria. It took 

her considerable effort to finally calm the young woman down. She then 

contentedly went back to her room to sleep after telling the young couple 

that she would be there again the next morning. 

“Alright, now.” Griselda patted Victoria on the back of her head. “Goodnight, 

my dear. It is time for you to rest.” 

After Victoria left, Griselda cast a piercing glance in Alaric’s direction. 

“Have you been quarreling with her a lot lately?” 

Alaric came to a small pause before explaining, “She was just teasing you. 

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You believed her?” 

“Do you think my aging eyes are so clouded that I can’t see the issue 

between the two of you?” 

Alaric only calmly asked in return, “What issue are you talking about?” 

“Hmph! You should know best.” 

When her words were met with silence, she asked again, “Is it because of 

Claudia?” 

To Alaric’s surprise, his grandmother’s words hit the mark, causing a 

noticeable change in his expression. 

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“Claudia holds a special place in your heart because she saved your life.” 

When Griselda saw his lips twitch as if he wanted to deny it, she continued, 

“Don’t be too quick to say no. I have keen eyes. You used to have such a 

good relationship with Victoria, but you have been hit with one problem 

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after another lately, haven’t you? There must be a reason for that. I initially 

thought it was just a normal argument between you two, but I changed 

my mind when I saw Claudia that day.” 

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Pausing deliberately at this point, she took her time before speaking again. 

“Claudia was here for you on the evening we returned from the 

recuperation center, am I right?” 

Alaric did not respond. After all, women who married into the Cadogan 

Family were not gullible. 

Griselda sighed when she noticed her grandson’s silence. 

“Just as I thought. Does she expect something more from you just 

because she saved your life? She must be delusional.” 

Alaric frowned and instinctively defended Claudia. 

“She’s not, Grandma.” 

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Upon hearing this, Griselda, who had maintained a relatively calm 

expression until now, couldn’t help the change in her expression as her 

tone grew sterner. 

“So, are you the one with wishful thinking?” 

Alaric didn’t say anything to that. 

“Do you even realize your current status? You are a married man, yet you 

are involved with another woman. How do you think Victoria feels?” 

Alaric’s lips were pressed into a straight line as he kept mum. 

Griselda’s gaze became fiercer the longer she stared at him. 

That aura and gaze were not befitting an elderly person, let alone 

someone about to undergo surgery. 

“Tell me honestly, Alaric. Do you not like Victoria at all?” she demanded. 

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Alaric froze in place upon hearing that. 

Like her? 

There was a hint of confusion in his dark eyes. 

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That being said, how could the astute woman not discern the emotions in 

his eyes? But the moment she understood what he felt, she was so angry 

she could barely speak. 

But immediately after that, she thought about something that made her 

anger subside. 

Griselda practically watched Alaric grow up. 

The main reason she liked having Victoria as her granddaughter–in–law 

was ultimately because of Alaric himself. 

She wouldn’t have entertained the idea of Victoria and Alaric being 

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together if she hadn’t seen how well Alaric treated Victoria or how much 

he cared about her. 

After all, Victoria was an exceptional young woman. If she were to marry, 

she should marry someone who she truly loved and reciprocated her 

feelings. 

Griselda let out another sigh at the thought of that. It has been so many 

years, Alaric. Don’t tell me you still don’t know what you want.”