Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 389

Chapter 389 

Everyone stood frozen at the doorway for a few minutes. 

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Ethan was actually worried that Victoria would resist again. After all, they would be the 

ones getting hurt if they continued to hold her back. 

They could only restrain her but not harm her. 

Fortunately, Victoria was not that kind of deranged woman. Otherwise, they would likely 

sustain many injuries if she were to scratch and hit them. 

Ethan looked at Victoria and reluctantly persuaded her, “Miss Selwyn, life with Mr. 

Morison isn’t going to be bad. You should have seen clearly that you are his world over 

the past five years. He won’t fall for anyone else and will treat you well for the rest of his 

life.” 

“So what? Do I have to choose him just because he treats me well? What about my 

freedom?” 

“In any case, it would be best for you to seriously reconsider your choice now. I know 

Mr. Morison very well. He is not one to change his decision once he has set his mind to 

1. it. You continuing to make a scene will only further provoke him.” 

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After saying that, Ethan glanced at the two expressionless people beside him before 

leaning in close to Victoria and whispering, “Just go along with him for now.” 

Upon hearing this, Victoria pursed her lips and looked at Ethan, who then gave her a 

nod. 

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Victoria knew that Bane left with Nicole in his arms without looking back because she 

had acted impulsively just now. 

Bane’s demeanor at that moment was unlike anything before. Just as Ethan had 

mentioned, Bane seemed to have been provoked. 

“Mommy…” 

Feeling a tug on her hand, Victoria looked down to see her son standing next to her, 

looking up at her with a hint of uneasiness. 

“Nathan, dear.” 

Victoria immediately picked him up and went back into the house. Seeing this, Ethan 

quickly closed the door behind them. 

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After returning to the quiet room, Nathan cautiously asked, “Mommy, did you fight with 

Mr. Bane?” 

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Victoria shook her head. 

“We didn’t fight. It’s…complicated. In any case, Mr. Bane is currently doing something 

very dangerous, and we need to stop him.” 

“Okay, Mommy.” Nathan seemed to understand as he nodded. He soon remembered 

something before he added, “But Mommy, Mr. Bane took Nicky away.” 

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At the mention of this, Victoria unknowingly furrowed her brows. Based on the current 

situation, Bane shouldn’t harm Nicole for now. 

The reason he took her away was to live together, so he wouldn’t harm her or any of the 

children. 

But as he had said, he would redirect his anger on someone else. 

“Mommy?” 

Victoria snapped back to reality and gently patted Nathan’s head. 

“Sorry, I was lost in thought. Don’t worry, Mr. Bane won’t harm Nicole.” 

All they could do now was wait for someone to come to their rescue. 

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Or maybe, wait for Bane to bring back Nicole. 

But neither of those options came to pass. 

Instead, Ethan pushed open the door and informed Victoria, “Miss Selwyn, the car is 

ready. Please head downstairs.” 

Victoria glanced at her phone. It had only been fifteen minutes since everything 

happened. 

“Do we really have to leave?” 

Ethan nodded. 

“What if I say I want to stay and have a meal right now?” 

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Ethan bowed respectfully. “If you don’t mind, I can arrange for food to be brought to the 

car, Miss Selwyn. You can have your meal on the way.” 

“And what if I don’t want to eat in the car?” 

“Then, you may consider having your meal after reaching the destination, Miss Selwyn.” 

Hearing this, she snickered. “It seems like I have no choice but to leave.” 

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Ethan spoke softly, “Miss Selwyn, I managed to contact Mr. Morison just now. He has 

already bought ice cream for Miss Nicole and is heading to our destination. If we leave 

now, we will probably arrive about ten minutes later than them.” 

Victoria was indignant. Even though she had already sought help from the outside 

world, she still failed to slow things down. 

Nicole was right by her side, but Victoria had lost her because of her carelessness. 

Victoria couldn’t help blaming herself. If only I hadn’t agreed to buy her ice cream. 

“Miss Selwyn.” 

Ethan was still waiting for her. Seeing her lost in her own thoughts without replying to 

him, he urged, “We should leave now. We won’t be able to catch up if we delay any 

longer.” 

His words snapped her out of her daze. 

“Got it.” She solemnly nodded. “Let me pack up a few things.” 

“Understood. We will wait outside for you, but please take no more than five minutes.” 

band and went back to the room to pack 

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their belongings. When something came to mind then, she took out a piece of clothing. 

from the suitcase and hung it in the wardrobe while she stuffed some items into the 

adjacent drawer. 

She only brought the suitcase and Nathan to the door when she was done organizing. 

“Let’s go. We’re going to meet up with Nicole.” 

“Okay.” 

As the door opened, Ethan immediately stepped forward to carry the suitcase. Since 

they were currently under house arrest, Victoria decided to let them handle all the 

luggage. 

Before leaving, Victoria couldn’t help but turn back to look at the hotel room door. Will 

they see what I left behind? 

Someone should come to clean the room after we check out. I hope they will be here. 

before the cleaner comes. 

As for where they would be going next, she had no way to escape her fate for now. 

Although Ethan had been slapped by Victoria, he still treated her with the utmost 

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respect. He carried her luggage, opened the car door for her, and even had food sent to 

the car