Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria)

Chapter 470

Victoria assumed that if it was only a brief meeting, Bane would agree, but she later

began to consider the possibility that he would not. Then, she realized that this man

might have thought of the same thing that she and Ethan had considered.

Nonetheless, she wanted to give it a shot because, whether she had lost her memory or

not, she knew she had come here voluntarily. Although she had forgotten her past, she

was confident in her instincts and character, knowing that her choice was probably the

result of much thought.

“Victoria, I already told you that meeting him is impossible,” he said with a slight smile

as he looked at her with gentle eyes. “Apart from that, I can agree to anything else you

ask for, so go ahead and tell me.”

After hearing this, she unintentionally frowned. “Are you trying to make things difficult

for me? I have only this one request.”

Surprisingly, Bane countered, “Are you sure?”

Victoria was stunned upon hearing this.

“What about after meeting him? Don’t you want to treat his injuries? Don’t you want me

to return him to where he came from?” While saying this, his hand gently touched her

wrist, but in the next instant, he tightly grasped it. “What if I agree to only one request?”

However, she gazed at him blankly.

“Do you want to meet him, or do you want me to send him back for treatment?” he

asked.

After pondering for a moment, she asked, “Is this also something we previously agreed

on?”

“No,” Bane replied candidly. Then, he stated, “It doesn’t need to be agreed upon

beforehand; it’s the choice I’m giving you now.”

After that, Victoria silently stared at him for a while before pulling her wrist out of his

grasp. Then, she turned her back to him.

He was momentarily taken aback by her conduct and could only respond, “Do you need

time to think? It’s okay; we have plenty of time. Anyway, I’m not in a hurry. When you

have an answer, let me know.”

Nonetheless, she maintained her silence. He’s not in a rush, but the person on the

sickbed is. So, for the past few days, during which I have lost my memory, that man

may not have received any treatment, which has already been delayed for several days.

If I don’t make a decision soon…

“Well, get some rest. I’ll come back later to check on you,” Bane said as he stood up and

walked away.

As Victoria watched his departing figure, she called out just as he was about to close

the door. “Wait. Since I can’t meet him, can I at least see his condition?” She bit her lip

and continued, “Otherwise, how do I know if he’s safe? Maybe you’re trying to deceive

me.”

After hearing this, he stood by the door and glanced at her. “Don’t you trust Ethan?

Since you’re here now, I’ll have him accompany you and exclusively handle your affairs.

You can count on him to do whatever you need, such as visit the person you want to

see. When he returns, he’ll tell you about that person’s condition.”

Hearing this, she finally comprehended why he denied her request. This means he has

considered the same things that Ethan and I have. He fears I will regain my memories,

so he prevents me from meeting that person. It’s extremely unpleasant to be

threatened and restrained in this way. I feel I’ve been holding my breath for a long time

and cannot breathe normally, but I have no other option now. After hesitating for a

while, she could only agree. “Fine.”

In response, Bane tightened his grip on the doorknob and turned his head to look at her

incredulously. “You agree?”

Victoria smiled sarcastically and replied, “Do I have any other choice?”

On the other hand, he seemed oblivious to the sarcasm in her eyes. He only knew she

was willing to stay and didn’t have any of her previous memories, so his chances were

much better now. Then, he showed a genuine smile. “I’ll have food sent over. Are you

hungry?”

“I don’t want to eat. Have Ethan come and see me.” Then, having made her point, she

abruptly turned her back on him to show that she was done talking.

Even from this distance, he could sense her extreme displeasure. In the meantime, he

was overcome with joy, so even if she scolded or hit him, he would still be ecstatic.

Thinking about this, Bane curled up the corners of his lips. “Sure, I’ll have him come and

see you.”

Soon, the door closed, and the room returned to silence.

Remembering the joy in his voice as he left, Victoria felt a heavy weight in her chest.

She couldn’t see the other person, and he didn’t allow her to see his condition. Hence,

she could only rely on Ethan’s help. She knew deep down that she could trust him, so

she prepared herself to ask, upon his arrival, if there was any way for her to see that

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On the other hand, Ethan showed up quickly, probably because Bane was relieved she

had decided to stay. A few minutes after Bane left, she heard a knock at the door.

“Miss Selwyn.” Ethan’s voice could be heard outside the door.

Then, Victoria quickly got up to open the door and let him in. As soon as he entered,

she briefly described what had happened earlier.

“I understand.” His expression became serious, and he commented, “Whatever we can

think of, Mr. Morison must have already thought of it too.”

“Hm.” She nodded and asked, “Is there any way I can see him?”

After hearing this, he pursed his lips and fell into deep thought. A way? I still didn’t know

where Mr. Morison took Mr. Cadogan. Even more challenging would be tracking down

Mr. Cadogan and taking her to see him.

Seeing the troubled look on his face, Victoria could only sigh inwardly. “If it’s really

difficult, then forget it. Just go and check on him for me and ensure he’s safe.”

“What about Mr. Morison?”

“I’ve already confirmed it with him.”

Confirmed it with him? A thought crossed Ethan’s mind, and he furrowed his brows.

“Miss Selwyn, you didn’t agree to Mr. Morison’s conditions, did you?”

At his words, Victoria tugged at her lips.

Seeing her reaction, he hesitated to speak again. “Miss Selwyn, this-”

“I haven’t come up with any other ideas for now. We can only prioritize that guy’s safety.

When can you go and check on him? The sooner, the better, of course.”

After hearing her words, he immediately responded, “If you need me to go now, I’ll go

right away.”

Before Ethan left, Victoria reminded him, “Bane won’t let me see him or know about his

condition. I guess he’ll keep an eye on you when you go there. I do want to find a way to

see his photos.” Perhaps, seeing his photos would trigger some memories for me. Who

knows?

When he heard this, his lips moved slightly, and then he said, “Miss Selwyn, don’t worry.

I know what you’re thinking, and I’ll do my best to find a solution.”

“Good. Thank you for your hard work.”

“By the way, Miss Selwyn, did Mr. Morison give you a phone?”

“Yes, why?”

Ethan thought momentarily and then said, “Maybe you can search Mr. Cadogan’s name

on your phone.”