Dear Ex-Wife You Are MINE (Victoria and Alessandro)

VICTORIA'S POV

All the while, I was in a good mood and somewhat excited hearing Grandma call us home for dinner.

It's the first time she is inviting me home. Somewhere in my heart, I know her acceptance of me is because of the baby and my status; still, I agreed to meet her.

Due to his affection towards me, Alessandro has abandoned almost everything, including his grandmother, whom he holds dearly. She raised him as her own child following the demise of his parents.

Alessandro always has a deep connection with his grandmother, just like every other child. I understand that feeling because I also had a fair share of mine at a young age when my grandparents were alive. Given that he is finally with me, it would be selfish to request that he give up everything for my sake.

In a relationship, sacrifice is an inevitable aspect that will appear, and Alessandro is beginning to recognize this.

In this new journey with Alessandro, it's not only me anymore, but it's us. We started talking and confessing, even though I kept a big part of it a secret.

I don't want him to panic knowing the first miscarriage or make him regret and feel guilty at any cost when we have just started to learn happiness.

I appreciate the attention he gives me, but I don't want him to choose between his family and me. Similarly, I can't do that with my own family anymore, so I've learned to accept the ups and downs. Alessandro feels the same way.

However, the closer I get to the Devonte mansion, the more I feel odd. It's a strange emotion, and I don't know why I am being overly sensitive.

It could be because it's my first time officially getting accepted by Grandma Nina or something else I don't know.

"Victoria..." I was startled when I was shaken lightly by Aless.

I gasped in silence before turning to him and found him staring at me with concerned eyes.

I blinked. "Wh... what happened?"

His brows furrowed as he held my hand. "You alright?"

I smiled. "Of course, I'm alright." I suppressed the strange tension that was building up inside me.

Alessandro watched me carefully and then shook his head. "Don't lie to me, Victoria. We arrived at the mansion, and I was talking to you, but you didn't respond. You were so lost in your own thoughts that I had to shake you to get your attention. And now you're telling me that everything is fine?"

Mansion? I blinked once and turned to the side, only to gasp again. So, he is right!

I pursed my lips. "Umm... I was just..." I stopped, don't know what to answer him.

I heard him sighing audibly.

"Hey baby, look at me."

I obliged, and he cupped my cheeks. "Trust me in this, okay? Just once, Victoria. No matter what happens, I will never leave your side ever. Okay?"

I leaned into his touch and smiled, acknowledging that he was right. It was time for me to trust him and stop overthinking things.

"Ahem..."

A sudden throat-clearing sound caught us off-guard as we turned behind and found Dominic staring at us with a blank face.

"Can we go out of the car now?" He asked, maintaining the expression.

"Yeah, of course." I heard Alessandro's taut reply, which sounded somewhat cold.

I just don't get the reason behind his jealousy and this awkwardness. However, I did not intrigue him by fueling the fire more, and silently, the three of us came out of the car.

Holding onto Alessandro's arm, we walked inside. As I walked in, the memories started thrusting back to me, making me relive the time.

Throughout those three years, my encounters with this place were never pleasant, and it was here that I decided to divorce Alessandro and uphold my self-respect.

As I approached the spot where I had knelt six months ago to ask for a divorce instead of sharing my good news with him, my heart began to quiver. However, that decision proved right, and even though I am still here, everything is different this time.

I know this time, this decision is the best thing I did.

How time changes the situation for one place, right?

My grip on Alessandro tightened as he pulled me closer. His one arm wrapped me around as he caressed my back assuringly.

Finally, we stepped into the mansion. For the first time, I am excited to be here.

The head servant greeted us and welcomed us inside, but she was stunned when her eyes fell on Dominic. Her face turned pale, and she was afraid as if she had just witnessed a ghost.

Dominic only sneered, and Aless said, "He is alive and came to see Grandma today. It's a surprise. Please don't inform her."

The servant gulped and then nodded. Of course, she is not in the position to deny the young master of the family. Afterward, she guided us gradually to meet Grandma.

Grandma is in the private living room, where she spends most of her time. Dominic paused suddenly, and when we turned to him, he smiled.

I just want to appear exceptionally before her. Why not you both go in first and then call for me? It would surprise her, wouldn't it?

"Yeah," I replied and nodded. "He is right, I think."

I liked the idea and turned to Aless only to see his blank face. Yet, he agreed with a nod, and then we both turned around.

When we walked to the private living room, Grandma Nina was sitting on the sofa, drinking her afternoon tea with her assistant beside her. She still didn't notice us. "Grandma! I brought Victoria with me today." Aless spoke out, and he sounded happy and excited.

Hearing his voice, Grandma was shocked at first but then turned excited. Leaving the teacup on the table, she immediately stood up and rushed toward us.

She stopped before us, clasping her hands together. Her old face turned bright, and she smiled brightly with teary eyes.

"Oh! What a pleasant surprise!" She exclaimed, and her eyes fell on my pregnant belly, which excited her.

She walked toward me and sniffed before holding my hand. "I..." Her tone turned heavy. "I am sorry, dear. I did so much wrong to you. I blamed you over and..." She choked on her words.

I felt bad for the old lady and shook my head. "Please, Grandma, don't be like this."

However, she shook her head. "No, allow me. I know I have made a mistake, whether intentional or unintentional, and it has caused you pain. But, I promise you, I will never again interfere with you and Aless." She left my one hand, held Alessandro's hand, and kept our hands together in hers. "I wish you live happily for eternity."

Feeling emotional, I smiled and looked at my fiance, who was watching me too. Our gazes met, and we smiled at each other.

"Now, come on, sit beside me." She pulled us when Alessandro stopped her.

"Umm... Grandma, there is something more."

"What?" She asked, confused.

Alessandro smiled. "I brought someone else to meet you. Would you?"

Grandma turned to him curiously. "Who is it?"

Alessandro stepped aside, turned to the living room entrance, and said, "Come on in."

A second later, Dominic walked into the living room with his handsome appearance and his usual charming smile. "Hey grandma, it's me."

I smiled and turned to Alessandro. Thank lord, he is smiling too. And then I turned to grandma, expecting her to be emotionally happy, but...

Her eyes were wide as if she just saw a ghost waving at her. No, it felt as if she encountered death himself!

She seemed not happily shocked but scared for some reason. Or, am I mistaken?

And before I knew the situation, Grandma suddenly fell on the sofa with her hand over her heart.

"Grandma!" I gasped, and hearing my scared tone, Alessandro noticed Grandma's state and rushed beside her immediately.

"What happened? Grandma!?" He sounded anxious as he held her close.

I also went to her, trying to calm her down. Soon enough, she inhaled sharp breaths, trembling all over.

Well, I can't doubt her expression because this is very natural when a person you thought was dead appears before you five years later!

Her face wrinkled and turned pale; she held up, and her brows furrowed. "Yo... you! You are still alive!?"

Dominic smiled and stepped forward, his hands inserted in his pockets. "What happened, Grandma? You are not happy that I am alive?"

His words came out slightly different, and the tone seemed strange. Feeling a little confused, I looked up at Dominic.

His face still holds the same smile, but once again, they are not reaching his eyes. Everything turned so different and unexpected all of a sudden.

As I met Aless's gaze, I saw the same bewilderment on his face. Neither of us could fathom the situation at hand.

For a change, our attention shifted to Grandma, who was fixated on her eldest Grandson with an unwavering gaze. Her expression was unreadable and extremely strange, and then I turned my gaze to Dominic, who was still looking at Grandma as if both are having their private staring contest!

And before we realized what was happening, Grandma suddenly loosened her grip on my hand and fell at my side.

"Grandma!"

I gasped as she lost consciousness. What the fuck?!

My gaze turned to find Dominic, and he was still standing there with his eyes fixated on Grandma. Even after fainting, he did not bother to rush to him.

I looked at Grandma again, and even though she had fainted, her face still conveyed fear.

Is she scared of seeing her Grandson? But why???