Departure with a Belly ( Victoria Selwyn & Alaric Cadogan’s )
Departure with a Belly Chapter 577

Chapter 577 Heartless 

“Come on, wipe your body clean and put on your pajamas so that you don’t catch a cold.” Alaric put on a bathrobe as he was talking. When he was done, he saw Victoria standing in place with a pout like she didn’t think it was funny. “What’s wrong? Are you mad at me for stopping you from enjoying your bath?” 

Instead of answering Alaric’s question, Victoria only looked at him bitterly. In the meantime, when Alaric looked at her, he pinched her nose and said. “Alright, alright, it’s just a bath. You don’t have to look at me like that. You can do it again tomorrow, can’t you?” 

“How is that the same?” In fact, the reason Victoria decided to have a hot bath in the tub was because she was 

tired. Thus, if she was going to do the same thing again the next day, she might not be in the mood to do it by 

then. Furthermore, she didn’t have the habit of taking a hot bath every day. 

“Soaking yourself in the water for too long isn’t good for your body.” Alaric turned around and walked away, deciding to waste no more time trying to debate with Victoria. Nonetheless, he still wrapped his arm around 

Victoria, who stood there without moving like a statue. 

Soon, Victoria found herself being carried from the bathroom to the wardrobe. He then put her down and opened the wardrobe, skimming through the clothes on the inside and asking, “Which set of pajamas would you like to wear tonight?” Alaric asked while going through the clothes, but even until he was done going through the pajamas, he still hadn’t gotten a response from Victoria. Thus, he turned around, only to see Victoria still staring bitterly at him like the way she did back in the bathroom. 

At the sight of the lady’s expression, Alaric helplessly looked at her and asked, “Come on, don’t tell me you’re still mad. You’re already out of the bathroom anyway.” 

While Victoria only responded with silence, Alaric decided to stop consoling her because he thought he wouldn’t be able to comfort her anyway. He then picked the most beautiful set of pajamas from the wardrobe and gave it to Victoria. “Put this on.” Alaric was worried that the drenched bathrobe that Victoria was wearing would make her fall sick. 

Nevertheless, Victoria continued to stand there, as if she was trying to throw a tantrum at Alaric. “No, I’m not going to put it on.” 

“Do you want me to help you?” Alaric raised his eyebrows when he noticed Victoria’s stubborn attitude. The next second, Victoria, who just stood still in place, looked up and speechlessly stared at the man. How shameless! When will he ever stop threatening me that way? 

However, Victoria eventually decided to take the pajamas from Alaric’s hand when she knew the stalemate would lead the situation nowhere. Meanwhile, when Alaric saw Victoria finally putting on the pajamas, he took his own pajamas and put them on. After that, Victoria quickly buried herself in the comfortable blanket in bed. 

Although Victória didn’t have memories of her past, she had a pleasant feeling toward the room in which she felt she belonged because Sasha told her that the room was hers earlier. Upon tossing and turning around in bed, she eventually occupied the whole bed with her body and only left some space for Alaric when he came 

closer later. 

“You seem to like it here, don’t you?” Alaric stood beside the bed and asked, instead of getting onto the bed in a hurry. 

“Yeah.” Victoria nodded. “It’s like I just naturally feel like I belong here.” 

“What about our home? Don’t you feel belonged either?” Stunned by Victoria’s response, Alaric eventually gave 

in to his curiosity. 

“What?” Victoria didn’t understand Alaric’s question at first, but soon, it quickly dawned on her about the meaning behind his words. As soon as she got that, she anxiously tried to explain herself. “No, that’s not what I meant. Of course, I also feel belonged at home.” 

Nevertheless, Alaric still acted hurt and upset by Victoria’s words. “Don’t lie to me. Maybe it’s because I haven’t given you enough sense of security.” 

Wait, what? That’s an unexpected turn. Victoria speechlessly thought to herself. Initially, already in bed, she crept off her cushion and seized Alaric’s arm. “If I don’t feel safe around you, why would I still want to be with. you? Furthermore, when you came to my rescue for the first time, I came along with you even though I didn’t know you well. Have you forgotten that?” 

Upon hearing the lady’s words, Alaric looked up and set his eyes on her fair arm. “So, you actually feel safe and secure with me around you, don’t you?” 

“Of course.” Victoria nodded repeatedly without noticing the smiling look that flashed across Alaric’s face. 

“Well, in that case, maybe we should live separately from our parents when we get back this time. Okay?” Alaric seized Victoria’s long arm. 

“Live separately from them?” Victoria was stunned. 

“Yeah, don’t you find it inconvenient with them around?” 

Victoria blinked innocently and asked, “Why is that so? The house is big, and there are many rooms available. If we’re going to live separately, what are Nicole and Nathan going to do?”  sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

In fact, it was Alaric’s own selfish intention to live separately from his parents. After all, the only place where he and Victoria could be themselves was their own room now that they were living with their parents and the other maids. Apart from that, Alaric also didn’t feel comfortable having Victoria sitting on his lap when his parents and children were around. Although he might have been able to put up with that once or twice, he eventually grew too frustrated to continue enduring that. Victoria is my wife, but because we’re living with our parents, it has become difficult for us to share some quality private moments. Even if Alaric didn’t come across such an opportunity to bring the issue up to Victoria, he was also planning to discuss it with her after the new year. Thus, he was surprised that he had already started discussing that with her before they even started celebrating New Year. 

“I know what I’ll say next might upset you, but Mom and Dad really love Nicole and Nathan a lot. Furthermore, they don’t have to work now, so they have all the time in the world to look after them.” 

Upon hearing Alaric’s words, Victoria immediately understood what her husband was trying to tell her. That means Nicole and Nathan would be living with Alaric’s parents. Alaric’s suggestion didn’t sit well with Victoria, who pursed her lips with dissatisfaction. “I know you want what’s best for the kids, but as their mother, I wouldn’t want them to be away from me, especially when they’re still so young. 

Having lost the previous memories she once had, Victoria found it more necessary than ever before to create more memories with her children because she was not sure whether she could recover the memories of her past. If that can be done, it’ll be a bonus, but what if it can’t be? Therefore, I don’t want to live separately from 

the children. 

Alaric was soon overwhelmed by a strong headache when he heard Victoria’s response. Deep down, he was trying to create more opportunities for some personal time between himself and Victoria while allowing his parents to look after Nicole and Nathan as they wished. 

On the other hand, Victoria couldn’t care less about Alaric’s motive behind the suggestion he just gave her. When he didn’t say a single word, she went on to say, “We’re not going to live separately. Not anytime soon. After all, I don’t see anything wrong with living here, so why must we separate from each other? Furthermore, I can’t see how inconvenient that would be for everyone, so let me ask you back–what’s actually bothering you?” She stared at the man in a bewildered manner. “Is it because you’re going to head back to the company. once you feel better? But the office isn’t around here… If that’s the case, would you like to go back by yourself first? My office is just somewhere nearby… so…” 

Before Victoria could finish her words, Alaric angrily interrupted her and asked, “Where is your conscience, Victoria?” 

“Wait, what?” Victoria had no idea what made Alaric so agitated, thinking her suggestion was actually a good idea.

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