Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 293

Chapter 293 

It had always been that way. Nathan thought he was the elder sibling, and adding to the 

fact that Nicole was a foodie and extremely active, he subconsciously became quieter. 

Also, his attention would always be on his sister, watching over her and making sure 

she didn’t say something she shouldn’t or get hurt. 

Now that Alaric told him he didn’t have to act that way, he felt tears welling in his eyes, 

and his great pride made him bow his head, afraid someone would see his expression. 

Alaric naturally understood what Nathan was going through. It was also then that he 

finally understood that even a young child like Nathan had dignity, and he should 

respect that. 

Having thought of that, he coaxed him, “Go on inside. Nicole must be waiting for you.” 

“Okay.” The little fellow nodded and went inside but only turned back to look at Alaric 

after a while. “Mr. Night, I’ll… help you keep your secret.” 

“Will you? Thank you so much, Nate.” 

Alaric beamed, and he waited until Nathan disappeared from his sight before his smile 

gradually disappeared, but it reappeared very soon. 

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He didn’t expect his words would bring such a surprise. Since Nathan agreed to help 

him keep the secret, it meant their relationship had grown closer. 

Meanwhile, Victoria was still focused on work, with no idea that her son had swapped 

sides. 

She was more relaxed when dealing with interpersonal relationships recently because 

Bane hadn’t come looking for her since that day, and he hadn’t texted her either. It was 

like he had disappeared into thin air. 

That surprised her because she had prepared herself to say even harsher words to 

Bane if she came looking for her again. 

Fortunately for her, he didn’t appear again because she wasn’t sure if she could say 

such hurtful words to him again. 

But what surprised her more was Alaric. He hadn’t come to find her again since the day 

they went car shopping. 

Although she didn’t know what happened that day that caused him to disappear 

suddenly, it was currently the best result as her life could now gradually return to its 

former calm state. 

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Nicole and Nathan were still young. Once they grew up a few years later, the situation 

with her company would have become more stable, and their days would be easier. 

While she was lost in thought, her phone began ringing. She took a look, and her 

expression instantly changed. 

” 

Although she didn’t save his number, she remembered it after glancing at it a few 

times. She thought he had finally disappeared from her life but received his call the 

next moment. Reality had proved her wrong. So, some things aren’t meant to be 

thought about. 

3/7 

After thinking about it, Victoria switched her phone to silent mode and placed it beside 

her. She wanted nothing to do with him anymore. 

Once she did that, her office was silent again, and she could focus on her work. 

However, Henry knocked on her door a few minutes later. 

“Miss Selwyn.” 

Hearing his voice, Victoria moved her gaze away from her computer. “Yes?” 

Henry nodded and then went over to give her his phone. “Your call.” 

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Victoria was confused and thought she heard it wrong. Why would someone looking 

for her place a call to Henry’s phone? 

She shot Henry a confused look, but Henry shook his head and handed her his phone. 

4/7 

With no other choice, Victoria took the phone, but when she saw the contact number, 

her face fell because it was Alaric! Calling my employee just because I didn’t pick up his 

calls? What does he want? 

Pissed, Victoria asked angrily, “Alaric, do you think it’s fun?” 

But she received silence in response, while Henry instantly felt his blood run cold after 

seeing how angry she was. 

Although he knew Victoria and Alaric were previously married and seemed quite close, 

it was Alaric on the other end. The usually cold and resolute man, who was also their 

current investor. Couldn’t she be gentler when speaking to him? 

But he didn’t dare to make a sound and could only try to hold his breath and act 

invisible. 

Seeing that Alaric wasn’t saying anything, Victoria did not plan to end the call but 

asked, “Why aren’t you speaking?” 

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Only then did the man finally speak. “What do you want me to say?” 

“Why did you call my employee?” 

Alaric asked, “Why didn’t you answer my calls?” 

“That’s hilarious. Why should I answer your calls?” 

A long while later, Alaric gently chuckled. “Victoria, do you think this is a private call?” 

Victoria was confused and didn’t answer. 

5/7 

“Have you forgotten our relationship?” Alaric reminded her casually, “Do you need me to 

remind you?” 

When Victoria heard that, her rage instantly diminished because she realized Alaric was 

now her company’s investor. 

But she soon composed herself and asked, “So what? Even if we’re business partners, 

you shouldn’t be calling my employee, right? Did our contract state that you’re allowed 

to harass my employee?” 

Alaric chuckled softly before asking, “Well, does our contract state that you can ignore 

your investor’s calls?” 

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Victoria pursed her lips and said nothing.