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Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 26

Chapter 26 

Victoria’s words were like a blow to Alaric’s head that he couldn’t recover 

for a long time

When he came back to his senses, he saw her contemptuous and pained 

gaze

Before he could take a closer look, she lowered her head and continued to 

pack. She was packing much faster than before. She didn’t even fold the 

clothes properly as she kneaded everything together and stuffed them 

into the suitcase

Alaric suddenly held her slender wrist when she was turning around. His 

cold voice came from above her head. Why are you moving to that room 

today? You can’t wait, huh?” 

There was even a hint of sarcasm in his tone. Let me guess. It’s because 

of the meal you had with your dear Noel at noon today?” 

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Upon hearing this, she abruptly raised her head and looked at him in 

disbelief

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No need to take a dig at me like this. Shouldn’t you know best what sort of 

relationship there is between Noel and me?” 

She then forcefully tried to shake his hand off of her

However, he was too strong for her to fight off. The moment she flung his 

hand away, he squeezed her tight, preventing her from moving out of his 

grip even a bit

His thin lips were pursed, and the corners of his lips pressed into a straight 

line, clearly proving his displeasure

What? Am I wrong? If he’s not the reason, what’s your reason for packing 

up today? Is it not because of him?He then sneered. I’ve been keeping 

you trapped in this marriage for two years, haven’t I?” 

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Rendered speechless, she stopped struggling for a second and gaped at 

him

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Get your facts straight, Alaric. You were the one who wanted a divorce!” 

Oh.His face showed no emotion as he continued to mock, My 

requesting a divorce is exactly what you want, hmm? You’re so eager to 

have lunch with him and move out of this room!” 

Victoria didn’t say anything at that

If she hadn’t known about his feelings for Claudia, she would have thought 

that he was jealous. Why else would he overthink just because she had 

lunch with someone anyway

He must be acting this way because his selfesteem as a man has been 

challenged. After all, they hadn’t officially divorced yet, but his wife was 

now wanting to sleep in a separate room

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That must be why his possessiveness as a man is acting up

Not wanting to waste her time arguing with the man who was suddenly 

acting possessive in case she was swayed by the false impression that he 

was being jealous, she kept quiet as she tried to break free from his grip 

again

Her not saying a word only made his face turn as black as ink. His jaw was 

tightly clenched as he insisted, Why aren’t you saying anything? Are you 

agreeing with what I say? You have always wanted a divorce, haven’t 

you?” 

When she continued to keep quiet, he mocked, I got it right again, didn’t I

You have always wanted a divorce, but you chose to wait until I bring it up 

instead of telling me it yourself, yes?” 

Victoria finally couldn’t take it anymore

Alaric.She lifted her head. What are you trying to say? Do you not want

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divorce?” 

He came to a pause upon hearing that

It was probably because of Alaric’s actions today and Claudia’s 7 million 

that Victoria’s heart was as hard as steel now. Even the way she spoke 

was harsh

Surely you didn’t forget that this was a fake marriage right from the start

Don’t you remember what you told me when you first found me back 

then? You wanted me to play along with you to please Grandma.” 

Alaric’s eyes were darker than the night sky when she said that

The corners of his thin lips stretched after she finished her words. So, you 

have been playing along and acting with me the last 2 years? Is that what 

you’re saying?” 

So, what if I was? Weren’t you doing the same?” 

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He went completely silent when she answered his question with

question of her own

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He quietly looked at the beautiful woman with delicate features in front of 

him as he recalled how she was a hundred times more indifferent and 

calmer than now on the night he proposed they get a divorce

She showed no reluctance to move out of his room

Thinking about this, he gradually released his grip

Now that she had regained her freedom, Victoria turned around to 

resume packing up

Alaric pulled on his tie and reminded her in an annoyed and impatient 

voice, The servants will notice something is wrong if you move to the 

guest room now

Victoria had already thought about this. She promptly countered, It 

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doesn’t matter, doesn’t it? We are getting a divorce soon.” 

What about Grandma?” 

Grandma won’t notice.” 

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How do you know that? You think Grandma doesn’t have someone on her 

side among the servants?” 

Victoria stopped moving about when she heard that

She hadn’t considered this

After a long minute, she uttered, In that case, I’ll decide what to do after 

Grandma has had her surgery.” 

She couldn’t rush this. Griselda’s health was still their priority

Alaric scoffed then. You look like you have complaints about this 

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arrangement.” 

Not at all. I’ve lived my life this way for two years now, anyway.” 

Oh? You mean you’ve been feeling wronged for two whole years?” 

She only looked at him without a word. This was the first time she had 

noticed how unreasonable he was

She turned away, clearly not wanting to speak with him anymore

She knew that nothing was going to come out of this conversation

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She was upset, and he was being possessive for some reason. However

nothing would change even if they continued to talk

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He quietly stood there scanning her for a moment before he jeered again

What’s with the look on your face? I won’t come back if you don’t want to 

see me.” 

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He immediately turned around and left after throwing that out

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Victoria was standing straight at first, but as soon as he left, she weakly 

sat down on the bed as though her energy had been sucked out of her

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