Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 125

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Griselda underwent surgery, and there was no assurance that Adrian and 

Mary would notice her absence in time. Even if they did, they probably 

wouldn’t be able to intervene. 

Meanwhile, Claudia had taken Alaric away, and their current whereabouts 

were unknown. So, Victoria could only try to save herself. She had been 

deeply affected by Christopher’s mocking remark from their previous 

meeting, and she could tell from what he said today that he cared a great 

deal about what others thought of him. Hence, she realized that this might 

be a way to manipulate him and find an opportunity to escape for herself. 

After she spoke, he fell into silence, obviously deep in thought. 

Before coming here, he had been hot–headed and only wanted to defend 

his lover. However, when she made it clear what the consequences of his 

actions would be, he hesitated. Despite his denial, he had to concede that 

she was right. Moreover, someone needed to take the blame; he was the 

most obvious candidate. 

When Victoria saw Christopher suddenly become aware of the situation. 

and absorbed in thought, she realized she was on the right track to save 

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herself. He appears to be even more concerned with his reputation than I 

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had anticipated. Everyone has their weaknesses. At that thought, she felt a 

sense of contentment. “You don’t want to do this, do you?” Her voice was 

soft and almost magical. “You’re young and have a bright future ahead of 

you. You shouldn’t give up everything for love.” 

After hearing that, he seemed to snap out of his indecision and suddenly 

glared at her. “That’s a pretty way of saying you want me to let you go.” 

His hostile gaze startled her, but she quickly regained her composure. “Yes, 

I want you to let me go, but my request is for my sake. What about yours?” 

“What about my request?” Christopher’s gaze was ice–cold as he glared at 

Victoria and suddenly changed his tone. “You hurt Claudia. How can you 

ask me to let you go?” 

“Have you investigated this?” she inquired instead of answering him. 

When he heard that, he pursed his lips and remained silent. 

“So, you haven’t verified anything and have simply believed that I’m guilty based on one person’s account,” she said bitterly, a sad smile forming on 

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her fair face. “In that case, what’s the point of arguing with you?” She then 

lowered her gaze and looked like she had no intention of speaking any 

further. 

After seeing Victoria’s reaction, Christopher narrowed his eyes in 

suspicion. “A–Are you truly innocent of hurting Claudia?” He actually 

wanted to believe her. After all, anybody who remembers my name is 

probably not that bad. 

“Of course,” she replied with utmost seriousness. “I would never do 

something like that.” 

As he was contemplating her words, someone pounded loudly on the 

warehouse door. 

“Christopher, don’t believe this woman. She’s lying to you,” a familiar voice 

from outside said. 

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Victoria immediately recognized Elaine’s voice, who had become enemies 

with her. Then, Victoria’s eyebrows knitted together. 

When he heard Elaine’s knocking, his expression changed, and after 

glancing uncertainty at Victoria, he turned to open the warehouse door. 

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As soon as the door opened, Elaine rushed in. 

When she saw Victoria in a sorry state, lying amidst piles of cardboard 

boxes, she smiled with satisfaction. “Victoria, you’ve had your 

comeuppance.” 

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“What are you doing here?” Christopher asked Elaine, looking displeased. 

He probably didn’t expect her to show up. 

Elaine glared at him in response and uttered, “If I hadn’t shown up, you 

probably would have let the perpetrator who injured Claudia get away 

scot–free, right?” 

Exposed by her, he couldn’t hide his embarrassment. Then, he gritted his 

teeth and said, “What does this have to do with you?” 

“Why wouldn’t it? I’m Claudia’s good friend. If you can seek justice for her, 

why can’t I?” she retorted. 

After hearing that, Christopher couldn’t help but sneer, “If you want to seek 

justice for her, don’t use me. Get out.” 

Get out? That’s impossible.” As Elaine spoke, she kicked Victoria with her 

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Victoria’s face changed instantly when she saw the incoming kick, and 

she quickly curled up her body. 

Bam! Elaine’s flying foot hit Victoria’s leg directly. 

At that moment, Victoria felt a wave of pain wash over her, and tears 

welled up in her eyes. 

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“What are you doing?” Christopher’s face changed drastically, and he 

rushed forward to pull Elaine away before she kicked Victoria again. “Are 

you crazy?” Although she had lost her mind, her strength was not 

comparable to an adult man’s, and he quickly drew her away. 

“You’re the crazy one. You have already caught her, and you are still here 

pretending? What, are you infatuated with this woman because she’s 

pretty?” she taunted him while crossing her arms in front of her chest. “You 

always said that you would retaliate a hundred times against anyone who 

hurt Claudia. Now the person is right in front of you. What are you going to 

do?” 

Christopher was speechless by her remarks. Then, he looked at Victoria, 

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curled up among the cardboard boxes, and frowned. She appears in bad 

shape after Elaine gave her a brutal kick earlier 

On the other hand, Elaine had been watching by the side, and when she