Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 274

Chapter 274

 

Likewise, Nathan paused when he saw Alaric. Still, it took him a few moments before

he slowly got up and walked over.

 

Once he came near Alaric, he addressed in a muf fled voice, “Mr. Night.”

Alaric hummed and nodded. His gaze was slightly resigned as he looked at Nathan.

This little guy is far more alert than Nicole. Look at him being so defensive even after I

have revealed my identity. Nonetheless, through his reaction, it looks like I still need to

find a way to make this little guy trust and rely on me. Then again, Nathan and Nicole

will obviously realize my motive if I come to their school every day.

Alaric narrowed his eyes slightly as he thought over the strategies he should take in

order to get into the children’s good books.

Suddenly, Nicole’s voice sounded, snapping Alaric out of his thoughts, “Mr. Night, who

is your baby? Can we finally meet your baby today?” she asked, still thinking about the

baby Alaric mentioned yesterday.

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Alaric placed his hand on her head gently as he replied softly, “I can’t take my baby here

to meet the two of you yet today. How about another day?”

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“Well… Alright.”

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Afterward, Alaric glanced at Nathan, who stood quietly by the side. However, there was

no concealing the tight grip he had on Nicole, and silently thought, I probably can’t stay

any longer. Today is just the second day, yet Nathan’s attitude seems even more

reserved than yesterday. Hence, this little guy will likely act even more defensive later if

I continue to stick around, and when that happens, it will be tough for me to make him

let his guard down with ease again.

 

 

 

The moment this thought crossed Alaric’s mind, he immediately rose to his feet. “I am

here today because I have to deal with other stuff. So, I thought I should drop by and

check on the two of you for a while. Now that I know you are fine, I will return to work.”

Nicole blinked her bright eyes as she asked, “Mr. Night, are you not especially here to

check on us? Then, will you not talk to us later?”

“I’m sorry.” Alaric restrained his desire to stay. “I really have work to do.”

Instantly, Nicole put on a disappointed expression, looking utterly dejected.

up his

On the contrary, Nathan, who stood beside her, let his guard down and eased

reserved attitude after he heard Alaric say he was simply dropping by to see them.

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Tsk, as expected of a child… Although Nathan was smart, he was still inexperienced in

life.

Alaric didn’t hang around any longer. Instead, he immediately left after he bid his

goodbyes to Nathan and Nicole.

 

 

 

Meanwhile, in the principal’s office, Alaric sat by the windowsill with a phone in his

hand, and his gaze fixated on the message Victoria sent last night. I know now is

undoubtedly not a good time for a meet-up, but I can’t suppress my jealousy when I

remember the difference in how Victoria treated me versus the other men. Also, I can’t

believe she would ask Bane to send her to Nathan and Nicole’s school this morning! So,

does that mean Bane knows she is a mother of two? And based on how Bane acted

this morning, he seemed extremely fond of Nathan and Nicole. It was as though he was

trying to court Victoria through the children. Still, what alarmed me the most was that

Nathan and Nicole weren’t wary of him.

Alaric instantly became alert as he thought of that. What if Bane is one step ahead of

me…

 

 

 

It was with this likelihood that crossed his mind that he swiftly typed out a new

message and sent it to the chatroom, which had remained the same since last night.

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hat He Wants to Meet You?

‘Are you available to make the transaction today?’

‘What time today?’ Victoria was probably free as she was fast to reply to the text.

‘This afternoon.’

‘Mr. Al, I’m afraid I can’t make it this afternoon. Can you reschedule and make it

tomorrow?’

 

 

 

As soon as Alaric saw Victoria suggest postponing the meeting to tomorrow, he pursed

his lips and typed in displeasure. ‘You are busy this afternoon?’

‘Yeah. I’m so sorry. I have other affairs that I need to deal with this afternoon.’

Her reply made Alaric wonder what business she could have this afternoon. Yet, as

soon as Alaric remembered Bane’s gaze when he looked at Victoria before leaving, he

promptly connected the dots. Even though I couldn’t hear what they were talking about

at that time, they should be discussing something important as Victoria looked solemn.

I have known her for years and even grew up with her. Of course, I can read her facial

expression well. One look and I could tell that she had something serious to discuss.

with Bane. As for the topic of their discussion-

Alaric immediately snapped out of his thoughts and texted back. ‘I’m sorry I can’t. I

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have work tomorrow, and I urgently need the money now. So, you have to clear your

afternoon schedule today!

Victoria furrowed her brows slightly when she read Alaric’s reply, for she could sense

every ounce of assertiveness in his message.

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It was just like last night, if Victoria wanted to pay Alaric back, she had no choice but to

do things his way.

 

 

 

 

At this moment, Victoria somewhat felt that she was getting guilt tripped.

Even though she could call Bane and tell him that he didn’t have to accompany her to

select a car, the other party’s assertiveness strongly discomforted her. Although she

could always cancel on Bane and reschedule, this Mr. Al was setting off some warning

bells in her mind. As a result, her instinct was warning her not to meet them.

Still, she was in a dilemma when she remembered the other party said he urgently

needed the money,