Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 397

Chapter 397 

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At first, Summer thought that with Alaric’s character, he would probably react the same 

as five years ago and retort coldly with a “So what?” 

Although she did not know him that well, this was not how he behaved five years ago. 

She was not expecting he would… apologize. Due to that apology, she was at a loss for 

how to react. It took her a while before waving her hand, indicating that this matter was 

over. 

“We found the room empty when we arrived. I heard from the staff that a group came 

before us and searched her room, looking for something. Were they your men?” 

Alaric nodded. “Yes. They found some of her things.” 

“What were they?” 

Due to its size, Alaric did not bring along the dress Victoria left behind. Instead, he 

brought along the earring she left in the cupboard. Being the intelligent woman she 

was, she left her stuff in more noticeable spots and then left subtle clues in hidden. 

places. In such situations, it would be difficult for others to find those clues without a 

detailed search. 

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“This is one of the earrings I gave her,” Summer exclaimed in shock when she saw 

them. “Did you find them inside the room?” 

“Yes.” 

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“Then, her whereabouts… Do you know that as well?” At that thought, she held onto the 

earring and choked up. She bit her lips and asked, “Victoria told me not to go to the 

cops, but should we listen to her in this situation? If I were to call the cops, would she 

blame me for what might happen next?” 

“She told you not to?” Alaric keenly caught that and narrowed his eyes dangerously. 

“Did she tell you in person?” 

It was then that Summer realized something; the man before her was not an ordinary 

man. He and Bane were love rivals, and if he knew Victoria personally said not to call 

the cops, then… 

When she thought of that, she immediately tried reasoning with him, “Yes, she did, but 

it was because I advised her to do so. Bane has looked after her for the past five years, 

and he’s just in an extreme phase. Also, he didn’t harm her. What if something happens. 

to him if we call the cops? What would Victoria think?” 

When Alaric heard her specific instruction not to contact the authority, he had to admit 

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he was jealous. Still, he was confident that with his abilities, he could save Victoria 

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without the cops. Moreover, this was a matter of personal grudges. He and Bane were 

acquaintances in the past, so he did not want things to end badly. However, having that 

assumption and hearing it from the person he liked was a different feeling. 

“Did you hear what I just said? Don’t call the cops. I feel like your relationship with 

Victoria might be affected if something happens to Bane.” 

Alaric shot her a cold stare, and even though he stayed silent, it was clear from his 

behavior that he had accepted Summer’s suggestion. 

Meanwhile, she was frightened by that stare and scooched closer to Erik, whispering, 

“Look at how scary he looks. I don’t even know how my best friend fell in love with. 

someone like him.” 

With her unintentional proximity, he could smell the faint fragrance on her, and he 

glanced at the distance between them before explaining, “To each his own.” 

Summer was speechless because she felt it was lame for the devil to say such words. 

A long while later, she could not hold back her urge and asked Alaric, “You look so calm. 

Do you already have a plan?” 

“Search.” That was Alaric’s reply. 

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That rendered her speechless. Search? I know we have to search, but the problem is 

where do we begin? 

“The capital is huge. Where are we going to find her? We need to narrow it down.” 

Alaric did not reply, but his cold expression somewhat angered her. She wanted to 

speak up, but Erik stopped her. After staring into each other’s eyes, she took out her 

phone and typed something to show Erik. ‘What are you doing?‘ 

He took the phone and typed his reply. “Who do you think is more anxious? Him or you? 

As 

you said, those are his children. Would he be sitting so calmly if he doesn’t know 

anything?” 

After reading Erik’s analysis, Summer deemed it reasonable because, by right, Alaric 

should be more anxious than her. Even if he was not worried about Victoria, he must be 

worried sick about his children. Judging by his confidence, she thought there was 

nothing to worry about. 

Following that, Alaric brought them to another place to settle down and left. 

Summer met Ethan, who told her to look for him if she needed anything and that she 

could stay there without worry. However, she could not help asking, “Does Mr. Cadogan 

knows where Victoria is?” 

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Knowing that she and Victoria were good friends, he told her the truth. “We don’t know 

her exact location, but we have a general pin and are currently searching.” 

“A general pin?” Summer could not help but feel amazed. It was just like Erik’s