Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144 

For a moment, Victoria didn’t know how to reply to Sandy’s question, and 

she just sat there, stunned. 

Sandy sniffled lightly. Perhaps because she was ashamed that someone 

had learned about her boyfriend, her eyes were reddened as well. 

“Victoria, even though I didn’t know you before, and I don’t like to gossip, I 

still hear rumors about you these days. You’re not the only woman in your 

man’s life too. Can’t you deal with your own troubles?” 

When Victoria heard that, she finally understood what Sandy was getting 

1. at. “You feel that I’m already in a mess myself, so I have no right to tell you 

this, correct?” 

Sandy originally had more or less the same intention. 

Sandy felt that Victoria couldn’t manage her own relationships well either, 

for Alaric had other women by his side. Victoria couldn’t do much about it, 

and of course, she knew that one couldn’t do whatever they liked when 

they were in a marriage involving prestigious families. 

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Since Victoria herself couldn’t do anything, why should she boss Sandy 

around? 

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However, when Victoria put it that way, Sandy felt like she had gone 

overboard. 

After all, Victoria was just worried that Sandy didn’t know any better, so 

she told Sandy about it out of kindness. 

At that thought, Sandy could only shake her head. “I didn’t mean that, 

Victoria, I’m sorry… I just feel-” 

What did she feel? Even Sandy herself couldn’t explain it. 

Seeing her at a loss for words, Victoria more or less understood what 

Sandy meant. “It’s okay, there’s no need to say more. I’m not blaming you.” 

Sandy bit her lip. “I’m sorry, Victoria. Did I hurt you just now?” 

As Victoria looked at the girl in front of her, she wondered if she should tell 

Sandy about her upcoming divorce. Suddenly, her phone rang. 

Victoria took a glance. It was a call from Bane. Why is he calling right now… 

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“Is it an important call? Why don’t you answer it?” 

Seeing Sandy’s pitiful look, Victoria knew that she had to answer the call 

even if she didn’t want to. As such, she could only nod. 

“Alright, then. I’ll answer the phone.” 

With that, Victoria went out to answer the call, leaving Sandy alone to 

ponder. 

“Hello?” 

Outside, Victoria had already picked up Bane’s call. 

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“Snowball.” Bane’s voice sounded gentle even over the phone. Akin to clear 

running water, his voice was a pleasure to listen to, be it in person or over 

the phone. 

She had always known this fact, but even so, when she heard him calling 

her ‘Snowball‘, she felt odd, and she couldn’t quite accept it. 

After all, throughout her entire life, only two people called her that–her 

father and Alaric. 

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Alaric had always known her pet name, but he rarely called her that. He 

would only call her ‘Snowball‘ at very specific moments. 

“How are you these days?” Bane’s voice was lined with a slight smile. “You 

didn’t get found out after going back, did you?” 

He was asking about her pregnancy. 

Hence, Victoria’s thoughts were quickly interrupted as she focused on this 

matter. “No.” 

“Good. If there’s anything you need help with, just tell me.” 

“There’s nothing much to help with…” 

After all, how could a man help with something like this? 

“Hmm.” Bane didn’t expand on the topic as he quickly changed the focus. 

“I’ve said before that I would help you, right? Why don’t we meet up and 

talk?” 

Meeting up at this time? Victoria thought for a bit, then shook her head. “I 

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can’t make it today.” 

“It’s okay, you can decide the time. I’m okay with tomorrow or the day after 

tomorrow.” 

Victoria thought about it, then said, “Maybe in a few days.” 

She was now stuck between a rock and a hard place. 

“Alright,” answered Bane in response. 

After hanging up, Victoria went back to the restaurant. 

The girl seemed to have thought things through. When she saw Victoria 

coming in, she didn’t avoid it as she looked Victoria in the eye, saying, 

“Victoria, about that thing you mentioned, I think I’ll have to give it more 

thought.” 

When Victoria heard that, she paused slightly, then asked after a while, 

“Are you reluctant to give up on him?” 

Sandy smiled bitterly. “In that case, are you reluctant to give up on Mr. 

Cadogan, Victoria? I think you’re the one who can understand my feelings 

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the best. We’re in similar situations, after all.” 

She was referring to the fact that they were both pregnant, yet both their 

men were seeing other women. 

When Victoria heard that, she smiled and said lightly, “Do you think we’re in 

the same situation?” 

“Are we not?” 

“Yes, they look almost the same on the surface, but have you considered 

the fact that we’re of different ages?” 

When Sandy heard that, she was stunned. Then, she bit her lower lip in 

frustration. “Victoria.” 

Seeing Sandy like that, Victoria sighed lightly. “You have a future ahead of 

you, so don’t hesitate about certain things. That’s all I have to say today. 

It’s getting late, so you should head back first. Your mom might get 

worried.” 

Sandy could only nod, then got up to leave. 

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When the girl was approaching the entrance of the restaurant, she 

seemed to have thought of something as she turned to look at Victoria. 

After a moment of silence, she dashed up to Victoria and asked in a small 

voice, “Victoria, I have a few questions for you.” 

Victoria said, “Go ahead.” 

“Will you give birth to the child?” 

Seeing the girl’s sincere expression, Victoria pursed her red lips slightly.