Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 116

Chapter 116 

“How long have I had to wait because the operation was delayed? If not 

for that delay, Alaric and Victoria would be divorced by now. All of this 

would not have happened then,” Claudia stated. 

She then grabbed Elaine’s hand. “I know you’re saying this for my sake, but 

Old Mrs. Cadogan’s operation must be a success. That is the only way for 

me to even stand a chance to get together with Al. Otherwise… The 

greatest danger at hand is a divorce that is constantly postponed. I don’t 

even know if I can warn Christopher off doing anything right now. You’ve 

always been good with words. Can you help me talk to him? Tell him that 

he cannot be rash or do anything foolish. I won’t forget what you’ve done 

for me once I’m Mrs. Cadogan.” 

To Elaine, Claudia’s last sentence sounded like a promise. 

“Don’t worry, Claudia,” she said. “I’ll help you.” 

Claudia shot her a grateful look. 

“Thank you, Elaine. You are my very best friend.” 

After leaving the hospital, Elaine called Christopher to ask him to meet 

with her. 

Christopher felt no goodwill toward Claudia’s friends due to how they 

always humiliated her. Hence, if not for the fact that Elaine knew Claudia, 

he would have punched her in the face. 

Still, just because he would not punch her did not mean he would be nice 

to her. 

“What do you want?” he asked bluntly. 

He returned to his usual thuggish attitude whenever Claudia was not 

around. 

His attitude infuriated Elaine so much that she wanted to curse him out. 

However, she had no choice but to suppress her rage due to Claudia’s 

request. 

“Claudia asked me to pass on a message,” she replied. 

“Claudia? What does she want?” His entire stance changed the moment 

he heard Claudia’s name. 

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“She said you should not be rash and do anything to Victoria.” 

He chuckled. “Even after all these years, she’s still as kind as ever. Her 

wound will leave her with a scar, right? Thus, I must teach Victoria a 

lesson.” 

“I understand your urge to defend Claudia, but if you attack Victoria so 

soon after the incident, people will gossip about Claudia. She’s a kind 

woman who does not deserve to be bad–mouthed.” 

He finally understood what she meant now. 

“You’re telling me to wait a while?” he asked. 

“That’s right,” she confirmed with a smirk. “Wait a few days before 

attacking her in a remote place with no one around. Who would link the 

attack to Claudia by then?” 

He took a puff of his cigarette and shuffled to rest his weight on one foot. 

“I see.” 

Deep down, Elaine was disgusted by the way he held himself. However, 

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Claudia had given her a task, so she suppressed her disgust and said, 

“While she told you not to do that, as her friend, I want to avenge her as 

well. If you truly like her, you’ll wait for me to tell you when you can act.” 

He shot her a look. 

“What’s your motive here?” 

His question stunned her. “What?” 

“Claudia asked you to tell me not to do anything to Victoria, but now you’re 

telling me to wait for your signal. Do you have something against this 

Victoria?” he asked. 

Her face went pale. 

“That’s none of your business. If you want to avenge Claudia, you’ll work 

with me. Don’t poke your nose where it doesn’t belong.” 

He coldly snorted. “You’re quite the schemer. I want revenge, but don’t you 

think you can use me.” 

“Use you? If I have something against Victoria, it’s all because of Claudia. 

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Can you say you have nothing against Victoria?” 

Her explanation actually made sense to him. 

Ever since he knew Victoria had injured Claudia, he had thought of Victoria 

as his enemy. 

He remembered her since they had studied in the same place. In his 

memories, Victoria was an extremely beautiful woman. He had not 

expected her to do something so hurtful. 

As expected, only his Claudia was kind. Every other woman was just a wolf 

in sheep’s clothing. 

“Enough. That’s all I have to say to you for now. I’ll contact you when the 

time comes. You either do as I say or get lost,” Elaine declared. 

She walked away right after saying that. When she was finally gone from 

his view, he spat on the ground as a murderous look flashed in his eyes. 

“Stupid woman. Once I have Claudia, all of you are doomed.” 

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Perhaps it was because Alaric and Victoria finally had a talk at the 

hospital, but after returning home, the two of them were surprisingly able 

to coexist peacefully. 

It was the first time that had happened since Claudia’s return. 

As Griselda was going to be operated on in a few days, Alaric did not go 

anywhere but to his office and back. However, the couple continued to act 

the same as always around each other. 

Benedict told them to wait for his notice after that day… 

Adrian flew off to deal with work while Mary stayed behind to accompany 

Griselda on trips around the city. 

As she was an easily excitable woman, Griselda had a lot of fun touring 

the city with her. 

Hence, Victoria did not have to worry about Griselda. 

Once she was done with work in the morning, she headed down to the 

dessert shop, hoping to reward herself with some cake. 

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With a Bluetooth earpiece in her ear, she headed over to the confectionery 

cabinet to select her cake as Summer lectured her. 

“You’re done with work, right? Have you had lunch yet?” Summer asked. 

“I’m getting some food right now,” Victoria replied. 

“What? You’re only eating now? Victoria, do you even realize that you are 

now a mother? Even if you’re not hungry, the baby is.” 

“I know. Look, I’m getting food before that happens.” 

Summer’s tone might be harsh, but her words filled Victoria with warmth. 

In this huge city, she actually had someone with whom she could confide 

about everything in her life. Summer was the only person Victoria trusted 

to know about the baby and not use the knowledge to hurt Victoria. 

Summer scoffed. “You sound proud of yourself. What time is it? You’re 

starving my future godson or goddaughter.” 

Victoria could not resist smiling as her voice sweetened in her reply. 

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“I know. I know. I’ll take a break earlier to get food next time.” 

“Hmph! You actually think there will be a next time?” 

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Victoria laughed before pointing out the pink cake she wanted to the shop 

employee. 

“I would like this.” 

There was a warm grin on the employee’s face when she noticed Victoria 

was on a call the entire time. She thought Victoria was speaking to her 

boyfriend. Oh, how she envied Victoria, who was beautiful, sexy, and had a 

very caring boyfriend. 

She even placed Victoria’s cake in a pretty gift box. 

Summer heard Victoria’s exchange with the shop employee and 

immediately started her interrogation. “Victoria Selwyn, are you eating 

desserts again?” 

“It’s only a slice.” 

“No can do. Did you forget what the doctor said? You cannot eat anything. 

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sweet for now. What will you do if your cravings cause your blood sugar 

levels to increase drastically?” 

“That won’t happen, right? I’m only having one slice.” 

By then, the cake was packed away. Victoria paid and mouthed thanks to 

the employee before walking away with her cake. 

“I know,” Victoria continued to say to Summer. “You…” 

Just as she pulled open the glass door of the shop, someone suddenly 

gave her a hard shove on the shoulder. 

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