Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 163

Chapter 163 

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Though she didn’t sign the agreement back then, she was also worried 

there would be unnecessary trouble if she did so. As for the conditions she 

agreed to, she would try her best to fulfill whatever she promised. 

However, it was obvious Summer didn’t share the same sentiment. “Ugh! 

Don’t even get me started on that shameless b*tch! To think she actually 

used the favor she did for you to make you leave the country. If everyone 

demands such shameless repayment after helping someone, they might as 

well not have done anything from the get–go!” 

Compared to Summer’s anger, Victoria appeared much calmer. She smiled 

helplessly and said, “Well, I do owe her, after all.” 

Summer still wanted to lash out, but Victoria stopped her. “There, there. I 

know you feel bad for me, but it is what it is now. Let’s be peaceful, okay?” 

“Fine.” Summer nodded reluctantly, turning woebegone quickly at the 

thought that her best friend would be leaving very soon. “We won’t be able 

to meet often anymore after you leave the country, huh?” 

“Well,” Victoria mused. “It’s pretty convenient for us to meet whenever and 

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wherever since traveling is so convenient nowadays, no?” 

“That’s true. But… I’m still going to miss you a lot. Even if we can meet, it 

won’t be as often as it is in the country.” 

Victoria couldn’t help ruffling Summer’s head affectionately when she saw 

how glum the latter looked. But just as she wanted to say something, the 

doorbell rang. 

“Huh, who could it be at this time? No one usually visits me,” Summer 

mused. “Wait here, Victoria. I’ll go check it out.” 

With that, Summer went to answer the door, and Victoria resumed her 

packing. 

While packing, she saw the bright red divorce certificate and fell into 

silence once again until she heard two sets of footsteps outside, 

accompanied by a conversation. 

“Yeah, I didn’t expect you to remember the address after just one visit.” 

Hearing the sound, Victoria quickly put away the divorce certificate and 

placed it in the inner compartment of her bag. When she looked up, she 

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found Summer jogging back in. “Look, Victoria–it’s Mr. Morison.” 

At the same time, Bane arrived at the doorway of Victoria’s room, stopping 

there politely. 

Bane? Victoria put the things in her hands down and approached the man. 

Bane ruffled the back of her head upon seeing her and cooed, “I thought I 

would see a bawling girl. Looks like someone has really grown up.” 

Summer, on the other hand, pressed her lips together subtly as she 

watched their interaction from the side. “I’m going to head out and buy 

something. You two should talk. I’ll come back in a bit.” 

With that, she headed out the door at once. 

Victoria knew her best friend had intentionally created this opportunity for 

them to chat. 

“Care for a drink?” Victoria wanted to pour Bane a drink in the kitchen, but 

the man stopped her before she could even get up. 

“No need to bother.” Bane clasped her wrist and brought her back. “I’m 

here today to ask about your thoughts on the future.” 

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Victoria lowered her gaze and looked at the hand clasping hers. 

Though having known Bane for years, she still felt uncomfortable with this 

kind of physical contact even though they were separated by clothing. 

Fortunately, Bane was discreet. After stopping her, he withdrew his hand in 

a matter of seconds. His movements and demeanor were natural as if the 

touch earlier had been unintentional. 

Victoria pursed her lips, not wanting to judge him with a suspicious mind. 

She no longer went to the kitchen but sat down across from him with 

drooped eyelids and answered, “I don’t have any thoughts.” 

“No thoughts, or undecided?” Bane tapped the table gently with a hint of a 

smile in his voice. “You’re going to raise your baby on your own, aren’t you? 

Having no plan won’t help.” 

At that, Victoria looked up and met the warm, smiling eyes behind his 

glasses 

“How about you help me out in the office?” Bane suggested, and Victoria 

shook her head without even thinking. “No thanks.” 

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“That’s quick. Are you worried I won’t give you a good offer?” 

“That’s not it.” Victoria shook her head. “You’re planning to stay and 

develop long–term in the country, are you not? I’ll likely leave in the next 

couple of days.” 

Bane frowned at once. “Where to?” 

“Abroad,” Victoria replied plainly, and Bane clenched his fingers before 

relaxing them again moments later. 

“Just as I suspected. I thought you’d stay.” 

“How do you know I’m going abroad?” 

“How can I not when your father is abroad?” Bane said with a smile. 

“Interestingly enough, I even met Mr. Selwyn before returning to the 

country.” 

This news was undoubtedly a pleasant surprise for Victoria. “You met my 

father? Why didn’t you tell me before? How is he doing now?” 

Bane paused his finger for a second before saying, “He doesn’t want you to 

worry.” 

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“What do you mean?” Victoria turned grave at once. “What happened to my 

dad? Is something wrong?” 

“It’s nothing much,” Bane said softly. “It’s just a minor issue he encountered at work. Your father is competent and will resolve it quickly.” 

“Why doesn’t he tell me when he calls?” Victoria’s eyes instantly turned red 

with anger. “He always tells me everything is going well. Why won’t he tell 

me anything? I’m his daughter, but he always…” 

“Victoria, don’t think of him like that. It’s precisely because Mr. Selwyn