Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 164

Chapter 164 

Difficult to turn back, huh? Victoria smiled barely noticeably, and the dim 

indoor lighting softened the contours of her face. Strands of dark hair fell 

over her beautiful eyes, obscuring the expression in her gaze. 

Only her slow and gentle voice remained. “I haven’t had any way to turn 

back for a long time, nor have I ever thought about going back.” 

All of a sudden, the atmosphere seemed to become heavy and melancholic. 

Bane watched her in silence for a while, then ultimately let out a sigh and 

ruffled her hair. “Okay, let’s not dwell on sad things anymore. They’re 

already in the past, after all.” 

Victoria sighed as well. “Yeah, it’s all in the past now. There’s nothing worth 

pondering over.” 

After all, mulling over it wouldn’t change anything either. 

When Summer returned to find out her best friend would be leaving with 

Bane that very night, she became stupefied at once, and her eyes gradually 

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turned red–rimmed. Still, she fought back her tears and forced a smile. 

“The flight is tonight? That’s fast. Have you packed everything?” 

“Yeah, I have everything with me.” 

“Are you sure you haven’t forgotten anything? Let me check.” At that, the 

young woman went straight into the bedroom. 

Victoria followed after her, watching her rummage through things only to 

find nothing. 

“I didn’t forget anything,” Victoria reminded her. “Have you forgotten I only 

brought a small bag with me from the Cadogan Residence? I didn’t even 

bring any clothes with me.” 

In other words, it wouldn’t be here even if she had forgotten something, 

and Summer didn’t have to bother searching. 

“Look at me; I’m such a klutz. I’ll make you some food to eat on your 

journey. I’m sure it’ll be a long one. Since you’re pregnant now, you’ll 

definitely get hungry easily. I’ll make you some of your favorites to eat on 

the plane.” 

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“There’s no need to go through all the trouble.” Victoria pulled Summer 

back. “Our flight comes with airplane meals. I can just eat what’s available.” 

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However, Summer argued, insisting, “The food on the plane can’t compare 

to what I make. Either way, I’ll make a few pastries that taste good, even 

cold. Who knows when you’ll have the chance to eat them again?” 

** 

Victoria thought she had a point. “Alright, I’ll help you out.” 

With that, Summer, a pro at pastry–making, made quite an array. Plus, 

Victoria developed a sweet tooth after becoming pregnant. Hence, she 

couldn’t help but sigh when she watched Summer pack them up into a box. 

“All my favorites. Thank you, Summer. I appreciate it.” 

“Of course!” Summer scoffed at her. “I wouldn’t have made all this for 

you weren’t going abroad.” 

you if 

At the mention of Victoria leaving the country, the two fell silent again, and 

moments later, Summer choked up, asking, “You’re not coming back 

anymore, are you?” 

“You can always visit me.” Victoria smiled. “Or, you can come abroad to 

develop your career after I’ve settled down. The guys abroad are pretty hot 

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too. By then, you can find a local and make beautiful children.” 

“Really?” Summer yearned for it. “In that case, you have to introduce 

someone to me. Don’t keep the good ones for yourself. I call dibs!” 

“They’re all yours, how about that?” 

“Very well.” 

The two of them continued chatting sporadically like that until Bane 

arrived in the evening. 

“The car is downstairs. Are you all packed?” 

“I am.” Victoria nodded. 

“Where’s your suitcase? I’ll help you out.” 

“No, it’s okay. I have very little luggage. I can handle it myself.” 

At that, Bane helplessly gazed at her. “Victoria, you and I go way back. You 

don’t have to be so polite with me.” 

promise you I’m not.” 

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Bane didn’t believe her at first, but when he saw the ‘suitcase‘ in Victoria’s 

hand, he finally realized she wasn’t being polite, for all she carried was a 

small bag. 

Bane looked at her for a while and eventually reached his hand out to her, 

saying, “I’ll carry it for you.” 

Victoria hurriedly turned him down, feeling rather taken aback. “No need. 

It’s very little stuff.” 

However, Bane still took the bag from her on his own accord, rendering 

Victoria frustrated for a while. That said, she didn’t say anything in the end. 

Summer got into the car with them and headed to the airport. 

After arriving at the airport, Summer eventually burst into tears, burying 

herself in Victoria’s arms after holding her sadness back for the whole day. 

“I’m warning you, Victoria Selwyn, you better not forget me, or I will fly to 

wherever you are and pester you!” 

Victoria’s eyes were slightly red upon being influenced by Summer’s 

emotions. She embraced the woman and said, “I won’t forget anyone, 

especially not you.” 

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“Swear to me that I will forever be your best friend. Even if you go there, 

you 

can’t have a better friend than me.” 

“Alright, I swear.” 

“And if you have handsome friends, you can’t keep them all to yourself. You 

have to introduce them to me.” 

“I will, I will.” 

“Also, I’ll visit you whenever I can.” 

“I’ll be waiting.” 

A gentle smile formed on his lips as Bane watched the two young women go 

back and forth. 

On the other hand, his assistant, who was keeping an eye on the time, 

walked up to Bane and reminded him in a whisper, “Mr. Morison, it’s almost 

time.” 

The smile on Bane’s lips faded a little at that, and he gave the person an icy 

glare.