Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 97

Chapter 97 

At the hospital, Summer handled all the hospital registration and payment 

while Victoria sat in the corner, curled up in discomfort. When Summer 

was done with everything, she went to check on Victoria and became 

even more concerned upon seeing her pained expression. 

“Are you okay? Why do you look like you’re sick instead of just pregnant?” 

she asked, reaching out to feel her forehead. 

Once she confirmed that Victoria didn’t have a fever, only then did she 

breathe a sigh of relief. If she has no fever, the discomfort is likely just from 

morning sickness and not other issues. 

Meanwhile, Victoria subconsciously rubbed her palm and chuckled softly. 

“I’m not feeling very sick actually, just sleepy and not wanting to eat 

anything when I’m nauseous. I just want to keep eating sweet things.” 

“Sweet things? Sweets are not good for you, even on normal days, let 

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alone during pregnancy. Let’s ask the doctor later,” Summer suggested. 

“Okay.” Victoria nodded in agreement. 

As Summer watched Victoria agree to everything she suggested, she felt 

that she was so obedient that she was almost too cute, like time had 

turned back to when they were young. Although she found Victoria 

adorable, she also felt sorry for her. She could sense the loneliness behind 

her pretend happiness and the distress behind her obedience. She must 

have kept these feelings buried deep in her heart. Alaric should be by her 

side doing all these things with her, but now… he’s probably at the hospital 

with another woman. 

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At the thought of this, a lump formed in her throat, and she couldn’t help 

but reach out and rub Victoria’s head. “Don’t worry. I will always be here for 

you, no matter what happens. F*ck you, Alaric. You better not regret it 

later! She cursed Alaric a hundred times in her mind. 

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The two spent nearly an hour at the hospital for the checkup, and by the 

time they left, it was already noon. Victoria’s complexion looked even 

worse after she spent the entire morning at the hospital. 

As they left the hospital, Summer supported her and let her lean on her 

body. “Thank goodness you’re not sick. Otherwise, I would have been so 

worried about you. Let’s find a place to eat something first.” 

“Okay. Let’s have some dessert.” Victoria looked listless. 

Hearing that, Summer was speechless for a while and then said, “We can 

go, but did you not hear what the doctor said? Even if you like it, you can’t 

eat too much. Otherwise, it may affect some of the indicators later on.” 

At her reminder, Victoria helplessly hung her gaze. “I know, but I really want 

to eat.” 

When Summer saw her like this, she could only sigh inwardly. “Okay. I’ll 

make an exception today and eat with you, but you have to be careful 

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later on. Obey the doctor’s instructions, understand?” 

“I know.” Her voice was soft, like a child’s, which was both adorable and 

heartwarming. 

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However, Summer still pressed her lips tightly together, her gaze filled with 

worry. 

Throughout this period, every time they met, Victoria seemed to be able to 

control her emotions very well. Yet, Summer knew deep down that some 

emotions, even if they weren’t expressed, didn’t mean they didn’t exist. 

Just like the pain in Victoria’s heart, it wouldn’t disappear just because she 

didn’t express it. 

She knew that those emotions would only pile up somewhere in Victoria’s 

heart and hurt her even more. In the end, it would eventually explode one 

day. She couldn’t predict when that day would come, but as she glanced 

at Victoria, she guessed that even Victoria didn’t know when her emotions 

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would erupt. 

At this point, she only hoped that Victoria could leave this place and leave 

Alaric before her heart shattered. 

So, during their meal, she couldn’t hold her curiosity in. “Although I know it’s 

not a good time to ask you this now, I still want to ask when is Old Mrs. 

Cadogan’s surgery? She’s living at home now instead of the nursing home, 

right?” 

“Yes.” Victoria didn’t mind Summer asking her. After all, she was her only 

good friend, and she had nothing to hide from her. “She’s staying at home. 

for care, but the exact time for the surgery hasn’t been set. Because 

Grandma fainted last time, the doctor believes that her mentality needs 

to be adjusted, so they hope to give her a little more time to avoid causing 

secondary stress.” 

Upon hearing this, Summer couldn’t help but sigh. “So, this matter will be 

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delayed?” 

“Yes. Grandma’s condition is important, so we have no other choice.” 

Summer wasn’t Victoria, so she couldn’t think from her perspective and 

could only think from her own. This was why Victoria was the only person 

who mattered to her in this matter. 

Just then, she whispered, “I know Old Mrs. Cadogan’s condition is 

important, but your matter is also important.” 

She pursed her lips and finally expressed her concern. “I’m worried that the 

people on Claudia’s side will harm you.” 

After all, what happened last night showed that the people on Claudia’s 

side had great resentment toward Victoria. Come to think of it now. It’s 

also quite understandable for them to have great resentment toward 

Victoria. After all, Victoria has been by Alaric’s side for two years, but so 

what if they have great resentment? 

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In her eyes, these emotions were simply unreasonable. Victoria isn’t the 

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mistress here, and Claudia isn’t exactly in a relationship with Alaric, so who 

are they to have resentment toward Victoria? The more she thought 

about it, the angrier she became, and her eating movements became 

rough. 

Sitting across from her, Victoria noticed her movements and smiled 

helplessly. “Alright, Summer, I know you care about me, but rest assured, I