Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 500

Chapter 500

Ethan glanced outside, his gaze lingering for a moment before he mustered the courage to speak, “It’s alright. Go ahead and share your thoughts. They will return in due time, and I will handle the situation as it unfolds.”

Victoria had carefully considered Ethan’s words after their conversation yesterday. If she truly wanted to persuade Bane to let her leave this place, she realized that being

passive was not an option. Not only would her chances of escape diminish, but his

psychological issues would remain unresolved.

Observing the clarity in her eyes and her newfound determination, Ethan could tell that

she had devised a plan of action. That was more valuable than anything else because

as long as she was alive, there was hope for everything.

“Very well. Since you have your thoughts and decisions, let us proceed according to

your plan.”

As they awaited Bane and Jessie’s return, they continued their discussion about her

children. While he was not entirely certain about the dynamics between her and Alaric,

he had witnessed their interactions with the children over the past five years.

Therefore, he had plenty to share on the topic of her offspring.

Victoria displayed evident interest in the subject of her children. Though Ethan maintained a neutral expression, she hung onto every word he uttered, men tally

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picturing her children’s personalities, faces, and appearances based on his

descriptions. The more she imagined, the warmer her countenance became,

After conversing for a while, he noticed Bane’s absence and told her, “Miss Selwyn, let’s

pause here for today, I shouldn’t overstay my welcome.”

“Are you not going to say anything more?” She felt a tinge of disappointment and

pursed her lips, hoping for further revelations.

Although reluctant, she realized that Ethan had already devoted a considerable amount

of time to their discussion, so she reluctantly let go of her expectations.

Once he departed, she settled onto the couch and reflected upon the information he

had shared about her children. The more she contemplated, the brighter her mood

became.

After some time, Jessie returned to the room. As she entered, Victoria remained unaware and unintentionally revealed a faint smile on her lips. Caught off guard, Jessie hesitated and rubbed her eyes, half-expecting her perception to deceive her. However, the smile remained, confirming what she had seen.

She blinked, a bit slow to react. Does seeing a psychologist have such a rapid effect? Just days ago, she was reluctant to speak, but now, she’s willing to open up and even

smile?

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For some reason, Jessie sensed that this matter was not as simple as it appeared and

had little to do with Benjamin, the psychologist. With this suspicion in mind, she

approached Victoria and cautiously asked, “Miss Selwyn, you’re smiling?”

Lost in her thoughts, Victoria had not noticed Jessie’s presence until she heard her

voice. The smile vanished from her face in an instant as if it had never been there.

In that split second, Jessie almost doubted what she had witnessed, the speed at

which the smile disappeared, leaving her momentarily uncertain.

“You’re back,” Victoria said, swiftly regaining her composure.

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Jessie simply nodded in response. “Mr. Morison and Dr. Lawson are still talking. I don’t

know what they’re discussing. If I could eavesdrop, I can come back and inform you.”

Victoria observed Jessie, who had been taking care of her attentively during this

period. When she had initially requested Jessie’s help, it was not only because they

hailed from the same country but also because Jessie appeared delicate and

vulnerable. Victoria knew that if she had to flee or make any resistant moves, she could

not protect herself.

However, Jessie’s kindness and support exceeded Victoria’s expectations. Despite

Bane being the one who paid her salary, she seemed more aligned with Victoria’s

interests.

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