Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 318

Chapter 318 

It took a long while before Victoria managed to speak. “He didn’t go?” 

Henry shook his head solemnly. “No.” 

Victoria stared at the ground in silence. He owes that woman. If he doesn’t go, it’ll put 

him in jeopardy. Still, it wouldn’t change anything even if he did go. 

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“A ton of reporters were there, thinking they could witness the engagement of the 

century only to report a missing groom. Claudia was a mess. She was alone during the 

engagement, and it was both embarrassing for her and her family. However, no 

reporters managed to get any pictures. Even if they did, the pictures were deleted 

immediately.” 

Victoria got a little curious at that point. “Maybe it’s a fluke. Maybe there was no 

engagement party.” 

She couldn’t believe Alaric didn’t attend the ceremony. Previously, the fact he staged a 

fake wedding with her and refused to have children with her was all because he loved 

Claudia. So, there’s no way Claudia would have to force his hand. Doubly impossible 

that she failed too. 

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2/5 

“That was what everyone guessed, but my reporter friend said that the decoration was 

already up and it was gorgeous. They didn’t post the pictures though, since it was 

banned. Anyone who did that would get fired, but someone got some photos and 

posted them online. Went viral for a bit before they were taken down.” 

“Some? More than one?” 

“Yep.” Henry grinned. “Even I saw it. He took the photo of a disappointed Claudia. She 

was even holding a bouquet. Heck, she even looked like an abandoned kitten. What a 

shame.” 

“You saw the picture?” Victoria narrowed her eyes. She didn’t believe that this whole 

thing was true at first, but now that Henry said he had seen the picture, it changed 

things. So, he didn’t attend the ceremony. 

“I don’t really understand why you’d say Mr. Cadogan has someone he loves. I’ve never 

seen him dating anyone. Maybe he just wants to help you raise your kids. Or maybe…” 

Henry stopped for a moment and stole a glance at her. Then, he asked, “Why did you 

get divorced in the first place, boss? Maybe it was a misunderstanding?” 

Misunderstanding? Victoria sneered. There is no misunderstanding. He was the one 

who started the emotional abuse, and… For some reason, Victoria got frustrated. 

Noticing Henry trying to say something, she interrupted, “Enough. I know full well there 

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are no misunderstandings.” It’s too complex to be explained away by 

misunderstandings. 

Henry realized Victoria must have been reminded of something bad, so he scratched 

his nose sheepishly. “I’ll stop, but call me if you need anything. I’ll be going now.” 

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“Yeah, sure.” Once Henry was gone, Victoria sat down in her seat, leaned into it, and 

closed her eyes. She looked exhausted. So what if he was absent from the ceremony? 

He went to the auction with her. They looked like a perfect couple. They might not be a 

couple back then, but there’s no way they’re not dating now. If he tries to take my kids, 

I’ll fight him. 

Victoria got a message from Silent Night right before she could clock out. ‘Didn’t have 

much work today, so I picked the kids up. I’m going to take them to my place, so come 

over after you’re done with work.’ 

Victoria shot up, looking in disbelief, but then she snapped out of it and answered, ‘I 

won’t let you.‘ 

‘What do you mean?‘ 

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‘I won’t let you take them to your place. I’d like you to respect my decision, please.” 

After some time, Silent Night texted back, ‘They’re also my children, Victoria‘ 

‘Don’t give me that. I raised them, and I know who their father is. It’s not you.‘ 

‘Really? Then you won’t mind me doing a paternity test, will you?‘ 

‘Just don’t take the kids. Please.‘ 

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The message wasn’t replied to for a long, long time, and Victoria frowned. Did he listen 

to me? Did he do as I told him to? Victoria didn’t think so. Something was off, since 

Alaric wasn’t someone who would give up that easily. She was still worried. There were 

fifteen minutes left until clock–out time, but she didn’t care. Victoria packed her things