Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 251

Chapter 251 

“Three years ago? Victoria inquired after not receiving a response from Alaric. Her 

unwavering gaze was fixed on his face as if she would not give up until she received 

a response. 

Yet, from her eyes to her appearance, she appears calm and collected. Her eyes are 

perfectly clear of any redness. She did not appear to react in any way, despite my 

anticipation that the news would leave her so shaken that she would pass out. Is 

this normal? No, it’s not. At that thought, Alaric pursed his lips and asked solemnly, 

“Don’t you want to rest for a while longer?” 

“Alaric Cadogan.” She had addressed him by his full name. I’m asking you a 

question.” 

After a long pause, he nodded and replied, “Sort of.” 

“Sort of?” Alaric’s answer caused Victoria to snort in laughter. “How do you not 

know when your grandmother passed away? What do you mean by ‘sort of?” 

After hearing that, he raised his eyebrows in response. 

Suddenly, there was an awkward tension in the air. 

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Meanwhile, Terrance sat like a statue behind them, motionless and not daring to 

breathe too loudly. As I expected, Miss Selwyn takes this news very seriously. What 

is the matter with Mr. Cadogan? Why did he speak about it so casually? 

“Well? Why so silent?” Victoria asked. 

After hearing that, Alaric pursed his lips with an unpleasant look. 

He was already sick and coughing up blood but stayed by her side because of what 

had happened to her. Furthermore, he was so busy attending to her that he barely 

had time to lie down. At that moment, his face was as white as a sheet, and his lips. 

began to turn a faint shade of blue. However, she felt nothing but contempt for him 

as she only cared about Griselda. 

“Speak! When did it happen?” 

After that, it took a long time for Alaric to respond as he said, “Three years ago on 

New Year’s Eve. She suffered a heart attack and passed away.” 

Heart attack? Victoria’s lashes flickered upon hearing that. “Grandma was suffering 

from heart problems? Why didn’t I know about it?” 

However, he refused to answer this time. 

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Then, she frowned and demanded, “Tell me” 

No matter how hard she pressed Alaric, he refused to reveal any detail to nes 

Ultimately, Terrance had to speak up to break the awkward tension. CCalm down, 

Miss Selwyn, Old Mrs. Cadogan was an old woman. It’s normal for her to have a 

heart attack out of the blue.” 

Normal?” Victoria repeated. As soon as he started talking, her attention shifted to 

him. “What do you mean by normal? Do you think that’s normal? 

Leave the room for now” Alaric interrupted. 

I’m spared from answering. Terrance realized he had made a mistake but lacked the 

courage to stay, so he quickly exited the room after mumbling an apology. As he lef 

be even closed the door behind him. 

Perwert, the room fell silent. 

Then, Alano gazed at Victona as he calmly explained the situation to her “Grandma 

was getting older, and she frequently experienced chest discomfort instinctively, 

we rushed her to the hospital after recognizing the signs of a heart attack, but we 

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arrived too late.” 

“You could not make it in time…” She lowered her eyes and abruptly let out a 

self–deprecating chuckle. “What right do I even have to question you about this? I 

was not by her side at her worst moments. I didn’t even know she was suffering 

from chest discomfort. Before she passed away…” I didn’t even get to say goodbye 

to Grandma before she passed away. How I resented the way I had returned her 

kindness. 

In the meantime, Alaric silently stared at Victoria, unable to utter a single word. It 

was because he found her grief even more unbearable than when he had coughed 

up blood. He felt like someone had dug out his heart, stomped on it, and repeatedly 

stabbed it with a knife. Unfortunately, he couldn’t do anything because of their 

current relationship. Instead, he said, “Before she passed, she spoke of you.” 

As soon as she heard this, she jerked her head to look at him. “Really?” 

Then, he calmly gazed back at her and stated, “She missed you.” 

Three simple words were enough to open the floodgates, causing tears to stream 

down Victoria’s cheeks and splash onto the ground. 

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Eventually, Alaric could no longer contain himself, and he pulled her into an embrace 

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and tightly hugged her. 

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Following that, she let out a muffled sob. However, she did not push him away, and 

it was as if her strength had been sapped from her as she continued to cry in his 

embrace. 

Several minutes later, Alaric felt a damp spot on his shoulder and pursed his lips. Is 

she going to cry her eyes out? After a ridiculously long time, he finally raised his 

hand to gently pat her shoulder and consoled her, “There, there. It’s all in the past.” 

Meanwhile, Bane had picked up the children, and shortly after they had entered the 

car, his phone rang. Instead of driving away, he decided to answer the phone first. 

When he had finished listening to the caller’s report, rage slowly spread across his 

gentle face. However, the thought of the children in the car snapped him out of it, 

and he quickly collected himself. “I see,” he replied. 

Soon after he ended the call, Nicole leaned over to inquire about it. “Did something 

happen, Mr. Bane?” 

“It’s about work.” 

“Okay.” She responded sweetly and suggested, “Shall we bring Mommy home. 

together today?” 

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Bring Mommy home together? Normally, I would have accepted this suggestion 

without hesitation since I wanted to be a part of their family. However, today… AL. 

that thought, Bane said, “Your mother has something to do today, so I’ll send you 

home first.” 

Nonetheless, the children did not oppose the plan, as this was their usual routine.