Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 115

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Alaric had actually not known what he wanted to say to Victoria, 

He merely chased after her because the stormy emotions stuck in his chest felt 

overwhelming but had nowhere to go. 

However, he knew for a fact that she was the cause of those emotions. 

The frustration made him uneasy. 

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When he continued to pin her wrist against the car, she scowled. Not wanting to just 

end the conversation without an answer, she asked one more time, “There’s no 

difference between saying what’s on your mind now and waiting to tell me after 

Grandma’s operation, right?” 

If he had anything he wanted to say to her, it would undoubtedly be about what 

happened between him and Claudia. 

They seemed to have moved past Claudia’s fall. 

He did not bother her about it, likely because the family did not want to humiliate 

Griselda. However, that did not mean he did not hold a grudge against Victoria for 

the fall. 

Even though he did say he knew Claudia had fallen on her own, he did not step up to 

clarify the circumstances and defend Victoria. 

Thus, if Claudia were going to target Victoria, she would only do it after Griselda’s 

operation. 

By then, Alaric and Victoria would be divorced. Victoria would have nothing to worry 

about then. 

Hence, she did not want to fight with him about Claudia right now. 

She only wanted to focus on Griselda’s health. 

At that thought, she tried to struggle away once more. To her surprise, he continued 

to hold on tight to her wrist. The warmth radiating from his grip felt hot against her 

skin. 

She silently stared back at him. 

Is he still not letting me go after all I’ve said? 

Finally, Alaric spoke. “Can we sit down and properly talk after Grandma’s operation?” 

“Of course,” she immediately replied. 

If possible, she wanted them to part on good terms. 

Her swift response seemed like she was only brushing him off, but a careful 

observation of the look in her eyes did not show any of that intent. 

The two of them had known each other since childhood. She would not need to lie 

to him. 

Thus, he slowly let go of her hand. 

The force pinning her wrist against the car disappeared. 

She heaved a sigh of relief. Did that mean this situation could be put on pause until 

after Griselda’s operation? 

As she massaged and rubbed her wrist, she asked, “Did you tell your parents before 

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following me?” 

“Tell them about what?” His voice might be as cold as usual, but his face looked 

more pleasant now. 

“You ran after me, so we disappeared without a word. Wouldn’t they worry? What if 

Grandma…” 

Alaric’s lips twitched in a self–deprecating manner. 

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“Don’t worry about that. Grandma’s greatest wish is for me to get back together with 

you,” he said, interrupting her. 

She could muster no retort to that declaration. 

It was true that Griselda hoped for them to be together. 

“Mom and Dad will take care of her,” he said. 

“Okay.” She nodded. 

Silence fell once more, filling the air with awkward tension. 

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Moments later, she suggested, “Why don’t we head back in?” 

His dark eyes snapped to stare at her. 

“Okay.” 

He did not say a word on the way back, but she could clearly sense he had slowed 

down to walk beside her. She pursed her lips as she internally sighed. 

It would be so nice if Griselda were not sick. 

If that were the case, Griselda would have a healthy body and not have to suffer 

through an operation at her age. Victoria would not have to pretend to marry Alaric 

then. 

If not for the fake marriage, their friendship would not have turned into this. 

Unfortunately, they were all past the point of no return. 

Alaric only messaged Claudia after Griselda’s affairs were settled. He did not answer 

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her call and only messaged her that Griselda would be operated on soon. 

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Claudia had thought he was avoiding her. Thus, even with Christopher avenging her, 

she was still unhappy since Alaric was not by her side. 

His message made her heart leap with joy once more. 

She would not be upset if he refused to answer her call only because of Griselda. 

She cautiously called him once more. 

This time, he answered her call. 

“Al,” she called out. 

There was a note of exhaustion in his voice as he replied, “Rest well in the hospital. 

I’ll visit you when I have the time.” 

“I know you’re busy. It’s okay if you don’t have the time to visit me,” she replied in a 

voice as gentle as a breeze. “My head wound is nothing compared to Grandma’s 

illness. You should focus on that first.” 

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Alaric had been worried that she would feel neglected due to his absence, so he had 

felt relieved when he heard that. 

“Okay.” 

“Oh, right. Al, is Grandma’s operation happening in the next few days?” 

After a moment of silence, he replied, “Within the week.” 

Within the week… 

She could not resist smirking when she heard that. 

“Okay. Tell Grandma that I pray for her operation to go well.” 

“Thanks.” 

Her smile vanished as soon as she hung up. Her fingers clenched around her 

phone. 

Hopefully, things would go smoothly without a hitch this time. 

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Still, if Griselda were undergoing an operation within the week, Christopher’s actions 

against Victoria during this time would affect Griselda’s health. 

That would not do. 

No matter what, Griselda’s operation had to be a success. 

The longer the wait for the operation, the longer it would take for Alaric to divorce 

Victoria.