Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria)

Chapter 567

Chapter 567 Worked Herself to the Bone

Victoria naturally wanted her best friend to marry well and have a happy relationship, so she had no choice but to tell Summer the truth.

‘I don’t know. You have to talk to him and understand him yourself. I think he may be pretty good, or Mary

wouldn’t have mentioned him.”

Victoria’s recent interactions with Adrian and Mary had given her the feeling that they were a pretty reliable couple that would never mention something they weren’t sure of. Anything they brought up should be pretty trustworthy.

Summer might have thought that Victoria’s words made sense since she replied after a moment’s hesitation, ‘I think you’re right. I may not know Mrs. Cadogan, but someone that she approves of may be quite outstanding and have a great character. I’m just worried that I’m not good enough.”

‘Don’t talk yourself down,‘ Victoria mentioned in order to encourage Summer. ‘You’re pretty amazing yourself. Besides, everyone has different tastes. How can you know if he likes you or not when you haven’t met or known him yet?‘

‘Oh. You’re right. Let me think about it since I’m far too annoyed right now.”

‘Okay. Just tell me when you’ve decided. I’ll help take a look at him then, and we won’t introduce you two if he doesn’t pass my standards.’

‘Thanks, darling.‘

‘You’re welcome.‘

They exchanged affectionate words via WhatsApp, and Victoria couldn’t help smiling by the end of it.

“You look very happy. What have you been talking about?” A deep voice suddenly spoke from above her, and before Victoria could react, her phone was stolen by Alaric.

“Give it back.” She instinctively tried to grab it.

Alaric raised her phone higher, refusing to let her take it back. “Why are you so reluctant to let me see anything? Are you chatting with another man?”

“No. I was chatting with Summer.”

“Well, is there anything I’m not allowed to see?”

Even so, he did not look through her chat history with Summer, knowing that women usually had some things

they wanted to discuss in private.

While he didn’t go that far, he didn’t return her phone either but tapped her nose with a finger. “Your conversation has distracted you, so I’m temporarily confiscating your phone.”

Alaric then slid her phone into his coat pocket.

She was so irritated that she wanted to pinch his waist, but she forced back the urge due to the presence of his parents. Lowering her voice, she grumbled, “Just give it back. We’re nearly done. I just want to say goodbye.”

After hearing her explanation, Alaric couldn’t just hold on to her phone. And so, he gave it back. “Just say goodbye and give it to me.”

Victoria had no comeback to that.

He might have returned her phone, but his comment annoyed her and made her mumble while pouting, “Why are you so forceful? You’re so…”

Even so, she quickly said goodbye to Summer and handed it to him. “Take it, then.”

His lips curved up slightly at how dejected she looked. “Just like that? Weren’t you reluctant to do it just now?”

“I’m reluctant to do it, but you were going to grab it anyway.” She could just give it to him instead of allowing

him to take it from her. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Victoria felt the tip of her nose being pinched as soon as she finished speaking.

“I was just playing around with you. Why are you taking it seriously?”

She swatted his hand away with irritation. “Who knows if you’re playing around with me?”

He did eventually keep her phone in his pocket. “I’ll return it to you when we board the plane.”

“Okay.” She couldn’t help rolling her eyes at him. “At least you do know that you have to return it. I thought that you would keep it until the flight was over.”

“Hmm, that works too. You can’t use your phone on the plane anyway, so I’ll return it after we land.”

Victoria was shocked and speechless at how shameless the man was. He’s so… Never mind! I can’t be bothered to argue with him.

She shut her eyes. There was still some time before boarding, and she hadn’t slept well the previous night, so she intended to use the time to catch up on some sleep.

However, Alaric took her hand as he commented, “Sleep later.”

She opened her eyes at that. “Why? Is there anything?”

Just as she finished speaking, she was pulled from her seat and right into his arms without any warning.

She heard him murmur from above her, “We still have plenty of time before boarding, so why don’t I take you shopping?”

She was puzzled. “For what?”

“Didn’t you mention that you didn’t have enough lipsticks when we were packing last night?”

Victoria now remembered what had happened after his reminder. She had gone through her lipsticks while packing her luggage, just to find that many of them had expired. Worried that they might cause allergies, she got rid of the expired ones, leaving behind several unopened ones, which were brilliantly colored and more suited for grand events. They could strengthen her aura if she wore them at work, but they didn’t seem suitable for spending the new year with her family.

Alaric had been helping her pack, so she hadn’t thought too much about it and complained to him offhandedly. She had also said she didn’t need to wear lipstick during the holiday. Since she hadn’t taken the issue seriously, she wasn’t concerned when Alaric hadn’t answered her. She just hadn’t expected him to suggest shopping for lipsticks now.

Recalling the event, she pursed her lips. She had thought of finding the time to buy some lipstick after they landed if they didn’t have enough time, forgetting that the airport also had makeup stores where she could purchase lipstick as well.

Mary had probably heard their conversation from beside them and had already spoken up when Victoria was busy thinking. “Go on. Buy anything you need before we have to board our flight.”

Hearing this, Nicole insisted on following as well. “Daddy, Mommy, I want to go too!”

Before she could move, Mary had already pulled her back. “Don’t run about, Nicole. They’re going to buy makeup, and you cannot touch it for now.”

It was not solely because Mary loved to be with her granddaughter. In truth, she wanted the girl to accompany her since she also wanted Alaric and Victoria to have more alone time. It was extremely romantic to have a man accompany his beloved when purchasing lipstick. Besides, he could also give some opinions and even have the chance to try some colors.

Mary was once young and had plenty of thoughts she shouldn’t have possessed. She really had worked herself to the bone for the sake of their future happiness.