Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 492

Chapter 492 

Mary couldn’t resist her mother’s insistence, so in the end, she had to buy an extra–large 

lock that most people couldn’t open. 

At this moment, since the gate was unlocked, she assumed her mother was inside. She 

pressed the doorbell next to the gate and waited outside with her two grandchildren. 

After a short while, they heard faint footsteps from inside, followed by the voice of an 

elderly person. “Who is it?” 

The two little ones were excited when they heard the voice of the elderly person. They 

looked up at Mary and asked, “Grandma, is that Great–Grandma’s voice?” 

With a smile, Mary nodded at the two children while responding, “Mom, it’s me.” 

Her familiar voice caused the footsteps inside to pause for a moment before becoming 

more urgent. 

When Mary heard that, she said with a smile, “Take your time, Mom. Be careful.” 

After the gate opened, an elderly person with gray hair but dressed in casual 

loungewear, looking exceptionally elegant, appeared in front of them. 

Nicole and Nathan had been taught to be polite ever since they were young, and 

Victoria had taught them to greet others as well. So, when the gate opened, they both 

called out in unison, “Hi, Great–Grandma.” 

It had been a long time since Casey had seen her daughter. She had been worried 

about her children recently but was afraid of disturbing them, so she didn’t call them. 

Unexpectedly, her daughter visited her at this time. 

She was delighted, but just as she opened the gate and saw her daughter’s face, she 

heard two adorable voices calling out ‘Great–Grandma‘. Great–Grandma? Who are they 

talking about? Or is my old age playing tricks on me? 

As she lowered her head, she saw two adorable children standing there, looking up at 

her together. What shocked her was that they looked remarkably similar to her 

grandson, Alaric. 

Astonished, she looked at the two children and then raised her head to look at her 

daughter, Mary. 

Mary was smiling at her, raising her eyebrows slightly as if to say, ‘Look, I brought your 

great–grandchildren to visit you.’ 

“They are…” Casey was genuinely shocked for a while before realizing what was 

happening. She was about to reach out and touch the cheeks of the two children to see 

if they were real. Yet, as soon as her hands reached out, they were held by the two 

children, one on each side. The warm and soft sensation instantly spread from her 

fingertips to the rest of her, and the touch was so genuine that it left her momentarily 

stunned before she came back to her senses. “They are Al’s…” 

With a nod, Mary replied, “Yes, they’re twins.” 

“Hi, Great–Grandma. I’m Nicole Selwyn.” 

“I’m Nathan Selwyn.” 

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Although they were Alaric’s children, they introduced themselves as Selwyns without 

changing their last names to Cadogan. 

At that, Mary felt slightly awkward, but she didn’t mind the issue of the children’s last 

names. After all, the Cadogan Family owed Victoria five years of her life. Victoria had 

been looking after them for so many years, but now she was willing to let the two 

children call them Grandma and Grandpa. That was already enough for Mary. 

As for the issue of the children’s last names, both she and her husband weren’t 

particularly concerned. No matter what their last names were, it wouldn’t change the 

fact that they were Alaric and Victoria’s children. However, while Mary didn’t mind, she 

wasn’t sure how Casey felt. After all, age would make people more conservative. 

Just as Mary was about to change the subject, Casey smiled and nodded. “Those are 

nice names. Did your mommy give them to you?” 

The two little ones nodded. 

Anxious, Mary pressed her lips together. Yet, in the next moment, she saw Casey smile 

and say, “Come inside. I’ll prepare some delicious food for you.” 

She stepped aside to make way and invited everyone inside. After the driver brought 

their luggage inside, he said to Mary, “I’ll head back now, Madam. I’ll come and pick you 

up when it’s time.” 

Mary nodded in reply and watched the driver leave. After she closed the gate and 

locked it, the two little ones followed behind her, and only then did they get a clear view 

of the courtyard. 

There was a large tree planted in the courtyard, and its leaves had already fallen due to 

the weather, leaving it bare. At once, the children ran over curiously to take a closer 

look. 

Meanwhile, Casey watched as the two little ones ran over. When they were at a 

distance, she started talking to Mary. “So, it’s just the three of you who came?” 

Mary nodded. “Yes.” 

“Where are their parents? Why didn’t they come along?” 

“They… have some matters to attend to and couldn’t make it.” Mary didn’t dare tell 

Casey about the news of their mishap. With her mother’s advanced age, she didn’t want 

to give her any unnecessary shocks. 

“Young people nowadays are always so busy that they neglect their health. When you 

go back, tell them not to work too hard. Otherwise, they’ll fall sick easily, and it will be 

difficult for them when they grow old.” 

“Alright, I’ll tell them when I go back. I’ll ask them to bring the children to visit you too.” 

“But…” Casey paused for a moment and sighed. “Didn’t they get divorced back then? 

The children are at least 4, right? Did Victoria…” Casey guessed in her mind. 

With a nod, Mary confirmed what she suspected.