Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 134

Chapter 134 

“I’m not blaming you for anything, Al. I understand why you’re defending 

Claudia. After all, the feelings you have for her are the same as I have for 

Victoria. Thus, it is normal to defend her.” Bane chuckled. 

Alaric frowned and pursed his lips. He could tell that Bane kept mentioning 

Victoria while putting Claudia with him together. He was trying to be on 

the same line as Victoria and secretly helping her cut ties with him. 

As Alaric thought about it, his eyes were filled with hostility. He gritted his 

teeth and tried to make a comeback. However, he realized he couldn’t say 

anything. 

After some time, Bane thought of something and said, “I’m sorry. Was I 

being too straightforward?” 

Alaric was speechless by his actions. After so many years of friendship, 

this was the first time Alaric felt that Bane was hard to deal with. 

Meanwhile, Victoria had a dream. She dreamt she was in the ward while 

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Alaric and Bane talked on each side of the bed. She could vaguely see 

them arguing, but she didn’t know what they were arguing about. She 

tried to read their lips but to no avail. She couldn’t make anything out of it. 

Thus, she gave up. However, when she woke up, she noticed that her 

dream wasn’t just a dream. 

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As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw two people sitting on each side 

of the bed. When Victoria felt their gazes on her, she froze momentarily 

before closing her eyes. 

I must be having too many dreams. That is why I can’t differentiate 

between dreams and reality. 

On the other hand, Alaric’s expression turned cold when he saw Victoria 

closing her eyes after looking at him. 

He wondered if she was unwilling to see him. 

In the meantime, Bane smiled and said to her, “Don’t pretend to be asleep 

if you are already awake, Vixie.” 

Alaric was even more upset when he heard the pet name he gave her. 

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Yet, Victoria opened her eyes after hearing Bane’s words. 

Alaric was speechless. 

This is real. It’s not a dream, thought Victoria as she sat up while clutching 

her head. “Why are you guys here?” She thought she was dreaming, but it 

seemed to be reality. 

Victoria was confused. If this were a dream, I wouldn’t have woken up 

mid–way, right? As far as I can recall, Alaric wasn’t here when I fell asleep. 

“I’m worried about you,” Bane said softly. 

As soon as his words fell, Alaric cut him off and said gruffly, “If you are 

awake, get up. We are going home.” 

“Home?” Victoria looked at Alaric and seemed confused. 

Her reaction made Alaric even angrier. However, he suppressed his 

emotions since Bane was here. “Yes. Don’t you want to see Grandma?” 

Victoria kept quiet at the mention of Griselda. 

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On the other hand, Bane grabbed her coat and phone. “Here are Victoria’s 

belongings.” 

Alaric had a grim expression when he saw it. However, he said nothing 

and took it. 

He wondered what Bane was thinking. After all, he admitted he had 

feelings for Victoria, yet he was willing to let Alaric take her home. In 

addition, he was even being considerate and gave him her belongings. 

However, Alaric soon knew his intentions. Just as Bane gave Alaric the 

belongings, Victoria thanked him gratefully while Bane smiled at her 

adoringly. 

“It’s fine. Remember to get some rest once you’re at home, alright?” 

“Okay.” 

In that split second, Alaric looked at Bane speechlessly. He never knew 

Bane had a way with words. However, he couldn’t care less and walked 

toward Victoria with a coat in his hand. Initially, Victoria was going to wear 

it herself, but Alaric dodged her arm. 

Victoria was confused. 

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Before she could say anything, Alaric spoke up. “I’ll help you.” 

Hearing his words, Victoria didn’t know what to say. Why does he want to 

help me all of a sudden? Can’t I wear it on my own? 

Before she was able to say anything, Alaric’s cold voice sounded. “Hands.” 

At first, Victoria wanted to refuse. After all, Bane was still in the room and 

knew they were getting a divorce. After all, Griselda was done with her 

surgery. In other words, things had come to an end between her and 

Alaric. Thus, she didn’t feel the need to put up the act anymore. 

However, as she met his gaze, she couldn’t say no. Therefore, as the two 

men stared at her, she slowly raised her hands and allowed Alaric to help 

her with the coat. 

Since the coat had been out in the air for too long, it was cold. Thus, 

Victoria couldn’t help but shiver when she sensed the cold. 

Looking at her reaction, Alaric paused momentarily before taking off the 

coat again. 

What is it now? Victoria was confused. 

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Then, Alaric threw her coat aside and took off his jacket.