Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria)
Chapter 134

Chapter 134

"I'm not blaming you for anything, Al. I understand why you're defending

Claudia. After all, the feelings you have for her are the same as I have for

Victoria. Thus, it is normal to defend her." Bane chuckled.

Alaric frowned and pursed his lips. He could tell that Bane kept mentioning Victoria while putting Claudia with him together. He was trying to be on the same line as Victoria and secretly helping her cut ties with him.

As Alaric thought about it, his eyes were filled with hostility. He gritted his teeth and tried to make a comeback. However, he realized he couldn't say

anything.

After some time, Bane thought of something and said, "I'm sorry. Was I being too straightforward?"

Alaric was speechless by his actions. After so many years of friendship,

this was the first time Alaric felt that Bane was hard to deal with.

Meanwhile, Victoria had a dream. She dreamt she was in the ward while

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Alaric and Bane talked on each side of the bed. She could vaguely see them arguing, but she didn't know what they were arguing about. She tried to read their lips but to no avail. She couldn't make anything out of it. Thus, she gave up. However, when she woke up, she noticed that her dream wasn't just a dream.

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As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw two people sitting on each side

of the bed. When Victoria felt their gazes on her, she froze momentarily before closing her eyes.

I must be having too many dreams. That is why I can't differentiate

between dreams and reality.

On the other hand, Alaric's expression turned cold when he saw Victoria

closing her eyes after looking at him.

He wondered if she was unwilling to see him.

In the meantime, Bane smiled and said to her, "Don't pretend to be asleep

if you are already awake, Vixie."

Alaric was even more upset when he heard the pet name he gave her.

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Yet, Victoria opened her eyes after hearing Bane's words.

Alaric was speechless.

This is real. It's not a dream, thought Victoria as she sat up while clutching

her head. "Why are you guys here?" She thought she was dreaming, but it seemed to be reality.

Victoria was confused. If this were a dream, I wouldn't have woken up mid-way, right? As far as I can recall, Alaric wasn't here when I fell asleep. "I'm worried about you," Bane said softly.

As soon as his words fell, Alaric cut him off and said gruffly, "If you are

awake, get up. We are going home."

"Home?" Victoria looked at Alaric and seemed confused.

Her reaction made Alaric even angrier. However, he suppressed his

emotions since Bane was here. "Yes. Don't you want to see Grandma?" Victoria kept quiet at the mention of Griselda.

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On the other hand, Bane grabbed her coat and phone. "Here are Victoria's belongings."

Alaric had a grim expression when he saw it. However, he said nothing

and took it.

He wondered what Bane was thinking. After all, he admitted he had

feelings for Victoria, yet he was willing to let Alaric take her home. In addition, he was even being considerate and gave him her belongings. However, Alaric soon knew his intentions. Just as Bane gave Alaric the belongings, Victoria thanked him gratefully while Bane smiled at her adoringly.

"It's fine. Remember to get some rest once you're at home, alright?" "Okay."

In that split second, Alaric looked at Bane speechlessly. He never knew Bane had a way with words. However, he couldn't care less and walked toward Victoria with a coat in his hand. Initially, Victoria was going to wear

it herself, but Alaric dodged her arm.

Victoria was confused.

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Before she could say anything, Alaric spoke up. "I'll help you." Hearing his words, Victoria didn't know what to say. Why does he want to help me all of a sudden? Can't I wear it on my own?

Before she was able to say anything, Alaric's cold voice sounded. "Hands." At first, Victoria wanted to refuse. After all, Bane was still in the room and knew they were getting a divorce. After all, Griselda was done with her surgery. In other words, things had come to an end between her and Alaric. Thus, she didn't feel the need to put up the act anymore. However, as she met his gaze, she couldn't say no. Therefore, as the two men stared at her, she slowly raised her hands and allowed Alaric to help

her with the coat.

Since the coat had been out in the air for too long, it was cold. Thus,

Victoria couldn't help but shiver when she sensed the cold.

Looking at her reaction, Alaric paused momentarily before taking off the

coat again.

What is it now? Victoria was confused.

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Then, Alaric threw her coat aside and took off his jacket.

At that moment, Victoria was speechless.

Before she could think any further, Alaric draped the coat around her

shoulder. The coat was warm and cozy. Victoria was startled when she

returned to her senses and realized what he had done. Did he just give me his jacket because I was shivering from the cold?

Thinking about this, she got off the bed. However, as soon as her feet

touched the ground, Alaric carried her. In that split second, Victoria wrapped her arms around his neck out of instinct.

Bane's eyes darkened when he saw the scene. However, he still looked calm and seemingly unaffected.

Since Alaric had to carry Victoria, he couldn't take any other stuff. Thus, he called out to Peter, who was waiting for him. "Come in and help me take some stuff, Mr. Levane."

When Peter heard Alaric's voice, he thought, I finally have something to do. Then, he quickly rushed into the room and took Victoria's stuff.

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Looking at Bane, Alaric tightened his grip on Victoria. "We're leaving," he

said to Bane.

Bane smiled and nodded. "I won't be walking you out, then. Stay safe." He acted like they were best friends and were not fighting now.

Alaric glanced at him before looking away. Then, he left while carrying

Victoria.

Before Victoria left, she met Bane's eyes. Only when the latter nodded his

head did she avert her gaze.

I'm sure Bane will be able to do what he promised me, right?

As she thought about it, she felt Alaric's chest rumble as he spoke. "What's wrong? Are you not willing to leave?"