Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 429

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Those thoughts… If I told Mr. Night I prefer Mr. Bane over him, would he… While thinking 

of that, Nathan replied frankly, “Mr. Bane has been with us for longer.” 

At that, Alaric felt his breath hitch. “So-” 

“But you frequently watch our live streams and always send us rewards.” 

The last sentence made Alaric, who had just calmed down, become nervous again. He 

thought he was already out of the game when Nathan first spoke but did not expect 

Nathan to change tones again. It was agonizing for him. 

“So?” Alaric was a nervous wreck when he asked that question. He would never have 

guessed he cared so much about a kid’s thoughts, afraid the kid would choose 

someone other than him. 

“So…” Nathan deliberately dragged his words because he was intrigued when he saw 

Alaric’s breath hitching. Then, he tilted his head and continued, “So it’s a tie between 

you and Mr. Bane.” 

A tie? Alaric was stunned. “How could it be a tie?” 

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“Mr. Night, do you think you will lose to Mr. Bane?” 

Alaric pursed his lips and said nothing because that was indeed his thoughts. After all,. 

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he had not been a part of their lives for several years. Companionship was the key to 

lasting emotions and the most heartwarming thing to a family. 

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After thinking about it, he smiled slightly as he patted Nathan’s head, gently cooing, “I’m 

very happy to hear that.” 

Once he finished, Nicole had already finished changing and returned with Victoria. 

Therefore, the conversation between the two males ended. 

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A tie was already a very satisfactory answer for Alaric at the moment because it meant 

he would soon overtake Bane’s position in the two children’s hearts. He was suddenly 

grateful for his decision to keep watching the children’s live stream. 

That afternoon, Victoria received news that her passport and other documents were 

ready, which meant she could buy flight tickets and prepare to return home. 

However, there was still no news of Ethan, and Bane was also injured. She was 

reluctant to leave those matters hanging and return home. 

Noticing her internal conflict, Alaric assured her, “You return home first while I stay here 

to deal with those matters. The children have to go to school.” 

“You’re going to stay here?” Victoria frowned. “Why are you staying here? Aren’t your 

matters almost settled?” 

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promised you I would help you save Mr. Hudson, so I will keep my promise.” 

At first, Victoria was already feeling somewhat guilty when she saw Alaric helping her 

deal with her matters while still injured, but now that he mentioned he was going to 

stay for longer, she felt even more uneasy. 

“Come on. I’ll buy you tickets for tonight. Terrance will be returning with you, and he’ll 

be personally protecting you before I return. Also, don’t stay in your previous home 

anymore. Move into my home. Terrance will arrange for bodyguards to protect your 

safety twenty–four–seven.” 

Although he would not be returning home with them, he had already arranged for 

everything. 

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Meanwhile, Victoria listened to his every piece of advice, and the more she listened, the 

more distraught she felt. She couldn’t help but bite her lips and ask, “Can’t you leave the 

matters here to someone else?” 

“What if that someone can’t deliver? If it hadn’t been for that guy, I might need to exert 

even more effort to find you.” 

Even though he would find her eventually, who could guarantee what might really 

happen before it happened? 

“Alright.” Seeing her biting her lips, Alaric hugged her frail body. “Stop thinking about it. 

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Since I’ve decided to stay behind, It means I have confidence that I will succeed.” 

“But… you shouldn’t be doing these things in the first place.” 

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“Snowball.” Alaric coaxed her, “No one should or should not do something. It’s always 

whether they are willing to do it. If you feel sorry that I have to stay behind, why don’t 

you consider giving me a proper identity after I return?” 

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Victoria immediately understood that he was referring to how the children addressed 

him. He wanted the children to call him ‘Daddy‘ instead of ‘Mr. Night.’ Does it mean he 

did all this just to realize that tiny wish? 

When she thought of that, she was surprised. “Aren’t you going to tell them?” 

However, Alaric smiled and did not answer her question. Instead, he coaxed, “I won’t be 

seeing them later, and if they want to see me, they will have to wait until next time. 

When we do see each other again, I hope you’ve decided to give me preferential 

treatment, and they won’t call me ‘Mr. Night‘ anymore.” As for what they would be 

addressing him, he thought he had made his intentions very clear. 

“Go on.” 

Before Victoria could contemplate further, Alaric ushered her back to her room to pack 

her things. 

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Afterward, Alaric left. Perhaps the thought of separating made him feel sad, so he did 

not stay with her. 

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She was alone in the large room. While looking around the empty space and thinking 

about how he would be staying here to continue the search for Ethan, she gradually felt 

lonely and desolate. 

When the two children found out they were about to return home, they cheered 

excitedly and even started discussing visiting Fiona once they returned and how much 

they missed school. 

Since the plane was due to depart at 9.00PM, they had four hours left. Therefore, they 

had dinner together as usual, but when Victoria and the children came downstairs, they 

did not see Alaric anywhere. They were the only ones there. 

Victoria couldn’t help but ask, “Where is he?” 

Terrance replied respectfully, “Mr. Cadogan went out to deal with some matters, and he 

asked that you eat without him.” 

He went out? And it just has to be at this moment? The children and I are leaving 

tonight, yet he pretends he’s fine this afternoon. Victoria felt it was fine if he did not 

return with them, but skipping dinner with them made her feel at a loss. 

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The innocent Nicole could not help but ask after hearing that, “Why did he leave, Mr. 

Levane? What is Mr. Night up to? Doesn’t he need to eat?” 

When faced with the child’s innocent question, Terrance did not know how to lie, so he 

looked away and pretended not to know anything. “I’m not sure about that. He did not 

tell me anything when he left.” 

Victoria looked at him and watched as he touched his nose after explaining, seeming 

very guilty. It seemed like he was not a good liar. 

After secretly sighing, Victoria ignored Terrance and continued eating. Since he did not 

want to be with them before they left, why would she force him to do so? 

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Like what Victoria expected, Alaric was still a no–show even when they were almost 

done with their meal, and the food had gone cold. 

Also, there was only one hour left before they had to leave for the airport.