Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 155

Chapter 155 

The car was parked beside the Civil Affairs Bureau’s entrance. Bane quietly 

watched her for a while and was about to drive away when Victoria’s phone 

suddenly rang. Since she was asleep and did not hear it, he could only grab 

it and answer the call. 

“Victoria, I’m at the entrance but don’t see you anywhere. Where are you?” 

A lively female voice came from the phone. 

Hearing that, Bane looked toward the entrance and saw a woman with a 

black down jacket and a sling bag standing by the door, looking around for 

Victoria. He remembered her; she was Victoria’s best friend, Summer 

Jones. Then, he replied in his deep voice, “Hello. I’m Bane Morison.” 

The young woman scrutinizing the entrance heard that answer and 

stopped, asking tentatively, “Bane Morison? Who are you? Where’s 

Victoria?” 

Speechless, he wondered how she could have forgotten him. “Did you 

forget about me? I used to be around Victoria a lot when we were young.” 

When Summer heard that reply, she thought about it momentarily before 

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recalling who it was. “Oh, it’s you. Is she with you now?” 

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“Yes. She’s tired from crying and is sleeping in my car.” 

“Car?” She hesitated momentarily before looking around again. Then, she 

looked in Bane’s direction, and he rolled down the window to signal to her. 

“I see you. Is that your car?” she asked. 

“Yes.” 

After confirming the right vehicle, Summer ran over. Bane thought about it 

and got out as well, meeting her outside the car. When she arrived, she 

leaned against the window to check on the sleeping Victoria. After a while, 

she suddenly turned her head, asking, “Is she asleep, or is she avoiding 

me?” 

That question surprised him as he laughed resignedly. “What do you 

think?” 

Makes sense. Why would Victoria avoid me? Of course, she’s asleep. With 

that, she relaxed and began observing the man before her. She thought 

Bane’s name sounded familiar when he mentioned it but could not 

remember who he was or where she had met him before. 

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After meeting the man, she realized he was Alaric’s best friend, a 

handsome man that went abroad. It had been so long since then that she 

had forgotten about him. Now that they met, she was dumbfounded at how 

forgetful she was. Bane is such an excellent and elegant man. How could I 

have forgotten him? 

“Hello.” While she was lost in her thought, he nodded as a greeting. 

Then, Summer returned to her senses and greeted the man. “I’m sorry. 

Victoria must’ve brought you some trouble, but why are you here?” 

Oh, give me the tea. Victoria has just divorced, and you appeared the next 

second? 

Smiling, Bane gave her an ambiguous answer. “I just happened to pass by 

and saw her.” 

She was at a loss for words. Just happen to pass by, eh? It was not her place 

to say anything since Victoria had fallen asleep in his car. She was 

hesitating about whether she should wake her friend up. Although Victoria 

knew Bane, Summer did not, so letting Victoria sleep inside a man’s car felt 

inappropriate. 

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Still, the way Victoria cried hysterically on the phone caused Summer to 

hesitate. Victoria finally caught some shut–eye, and if she woke her up now, 

would she start crying again? As she thought of that, her conflict deepened. 

At that moment, she heard Bane’s voice. “Get in the car.” 

Hearing that, Summer was startled and turned around to look at him. 

He smiled. “I’ll send you to where you’re going, and we can let her get some 

rest.” 

How could Summer not understand what was going on after listening to 

that? 

“Thank you.” She quickly put away her phone and entered the car. Since 

Victoria was asleep in the passenger seat, Summer could only get in the 

back and watch over her from behind. 

Bane got into the car, and it soon disappeared from the Civil Affairs 

Bureau’s entrance. After moving steadily ahead and ensuring Victoria slept 

soundly, he asked, “Where to?” 

Summer immediately answered from the back seat, “Bring her to my 

house.” 

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That was the best option at the moment. After all, she and Alaric were 

divorced, so they could not bring her home. 

Soon, Summer told Bane her address, to which he affirmed and changed 

their route. She looked at the driver and then at the sleeping Victoria. She 

pursed her lips, wanting to say something but decided against it. Forget it. 

I’ll wait until Victoria wakes up and ask. 

Soon, they arrived, thanks to the close distance. When it was time to exit. 

the car, Summer noticed Victoria was still asleep and sighed. This 

heartbroken woman is sleeping so soundly. 

She wanted to wake Victoria but was stopped by Bane. “Don’t wake her up. 

Let her sleep it off.” 

At that, Summer could only hold back. Once the two got out of the car, Bane 

carried Victoria in his arms while Summer helped him close the car door 

and lock the car. Then, they headed upstairs. 

She was sprinting in the lead, pressing the elevator button and opening the 

door with her keys. Finally, she watched him carry Victoria into the house. 

She wanted to close the door but kept it open after thinking about it, 

followed by removing her shoes and entering the house. 

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Gandra was developing quickly, but the place Summer lived in was 

considered an old residential area. Since Victoria had helped her pay off 

her family’s debt, she only had to make money to maintain her life. Perhaps 

because she had lived through disparity, she still lived like she was walking 

on thin ice despite being debt free. She would rent the cheapest homes. 

available and save the money she had left every month. Several years later, 

those savings had accumulated into a hefty amount. 

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That was on the basis that she was living alone. Now that Victoria would 

stay with her, such an environment was inappropriate for them. Although 

the Selwyns were bankrupt, Victoria was still a young lady from a wealthy 

family. When Summer watched Bane placing Victoria on her ugly, small 

bed, she silently made a decision. 

Okay. Even if it’s to repay Victoria, I must find a larger house immediately. 

After placing the sleeping beauty on the bed, Bane was gentlemanly 

enough not to look around the room and left. Considering that Summer 

might feel uneasy staying alone with a man, he soon excused himself and 

left. 

After sending him away, she closed the door and lamented, “What a decent 

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man.” 

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