Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64 

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After the show ended, everyone went inside the house. Then, Hector 

ordered the chef to make some meals that adhered strictly to Griselda’s 

health requirements. However, since it was getting late, she ate only a few 

bites before setting down her silverware. 

“Thank you, everyone. I’m thrilled today,” Griselda said. Afterward, she went 

to clean herself. Initially, Victoria wanted to help, but Griselda gently 

patted her hands and said, “You don’t have to help me. I can wash myself. 

After all, I can still walk.” 

Before Victoria could say anything, Griselda had already turned her head 

to Claudia and said, “It’s getting late, Claudia. Why don’t you stay here for 

the night? I’ll let Victoria ask the servants to clean up a room for you.” 

At that moment, Claudia was eating absent–mindedly before Griselda 

spoke to her. When she heard Griselda’s words, she immediately shook 

her head and said, “It’s fine, Old Mrs. Cadogan: It’s inappropriate for me to 

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stay here.” 

“Why not?” Griselda asked. “We have many guest rooms in our house. Plus, 

it won’t be a headache to clean it. You are our savior. It’s only right that we 

let you stay the night.” 

Given what Griselda has said, it would be rude for Claudia to continue 

declining her invitation. Moreover, Claudia also wanted to stay for the 

night. After all, she would then be able to get closer to Alaric. 

Before Claudia could say anything, Victoria smiled and said softly, “Mr. 

Bowen, can you please find someone to clean up a room for Miss 

Johnson.” 

“Yes, Mrs. Cadogan.” Hector nodded in head sulkily. 

Throughout the conversation, Alaric was quiet as he sat in his seat. Soon, 

the others left and returned to their stations, leaving the masters alone. 

The few servants who stayed behind sensed something weird and 

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scurried off. When no one was around them, Claudia glanced at Victoria 

before looking at him and asked quietly, “Would it be bad if I stay for the 

night, Al? I–I think I should get going.” 

On the other hand, Victoria observed Claudia still seated despite her 

declaration that she was leaving. 

“It’s fine. You can stay here for a night,” Alaric replied with a faint 

expression. 

“Then…” Claudia turned her gaze to Victoria. “Can I stay for the night, 

Victoria? Will you be unhappy about it?” 

When Victoria heard that, she was at a loss for words. After all, she had 

never expected to be involved in this matter. Why did she ask for my 

permission when she had already asked him? She knows I can’t say 

anything, yet she still wants to act eccentric. Thinking about it, she smiled 

and acted generous. “Of course not. I’m happy that you are staying.” Then, 

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she cocked an eyebrow and asked, “Do I need to swap places for the sake 

of you two?” 

When Alaric heard her words, he frowned deeply and looked at Victoria. 

In the meantime, Claudia was baffled by her words. After some time, she 

asked dryly, “W–What do you mean by that?” 

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Victoria tugged her hair behind her ear and looked relaxed. “I meant what I 

said. Think about it, Miss Johnson. I’m sure you’ll understand.” Then, she 

stood up from her seat and didn’t want to say anything more. “Call me if 

you need anything. I’ll try my best to help you.” After saying that, she 

walked away. 

As Alaric watched her leave, a cold aura emanated from him. Next to him, 

Claudia sat with a puzzled expression; after all, she hadn’t anticipated 

Victoria’s statement. Initially, she wanted to provoke Victoria, but she 

never thought Victoria would say it aloud to his face! 

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After that, Claudia looked at him with a sad face. “Did I say something 

wrong, Al? I’m sorry. I didn’t know that she would be angry. I think I’ll just go 

home.” As she spoke, she stood up and rushed out. 

As she hurried by, he reached out and tugged on her arm. “Just stay. You 

don’t have to care about her words,” he said with a frown. 

“But-” 

Suddenly, Hector rushed over and cut her off. “Sir, Miss Johnson’s room is 

ready.” 

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Huh? Is my room already done? They just left minutes ago. How could they 

possibly have cleaned it so fast? Claudia looked at the butler in shock. She 

wondered if he had cleaned the room thoroughly for her. 

“Okay.” However, Alaric wasn’t in the mood to notice it. Instead, he looked 

at her and said, “Hector will lead you to your room. Get some rest.” Then, 

he walked in the direction where Victoria had left. 

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However, he did not hear her calling out to him, and as he left, he turned 

his back on her. 

As Claudia stood on the spot, she was upset. She hated the fact that 

Victoria had said those strange words. However, Hector’s cold voice 

sounded before she could think any further. “Shall I take you to your room, 

Miss Johnson?” 

Although she didn’t like his attitude, she couldn’t do anything. Thus, she 

forced a smile on her face and said, “Thank you, Mr. Bowen.” 

However, the butler ignored her words and walked away with a stoic 

expression. She could only suppress her dissatisfaction and quickly 

chased after him. 

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When Victoria went to her room, she closed the door and entered the 

bathroom. She propped her hands on the sink and looked into the mirror, 

seeing herself in the reflection. After uttering those words, she was 

pleased to see Claudia’s bewildered expression and Alaric’s distressed