SWNOVELS Departure with a Belly Chapter 348
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Although Alaric didn’t understand why Victoria suddenly decided to ask him such a
thing, it was a good start. “Yes,” he replied.
After some hesitation, she said, “I can let you take care of them but with some
conditions.”
I knew it. My efforts paid off. Since they were childhood friends, he knew that she was
soft–hearted. However, his expression remained calm as he inquired, “What
conditions?”
“Firstly, I agree to let you take care of them solely for the sake of the two children. It’s
only because you’re their biological father that I am willing to entrust them to you.”
“Okay.” He didn’t even hesitate, immediately agreeing.
Victoria appeared slightly surprised upon hearing his ready agreement. At the thought.
of something, she looked at him and said, “You can only be addressed as an uncle, and
you cannot claim to be their father in front of the children. Can you agree to this
condition? If you can’t, then…”
“I agree.”
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He had completely silenced what she was about to say. Perhaps she didn’t expect him.
to go this far for the children.
“I just want to fulfill my responsibilities.” As for how they address me… Although he had
fantasized about the two children calling him ‘Daddy‘ ever since he found out they were
his children, he knew that his past five years with Victoria hadn’t been pleasant. She
had raised the children all by herself during that time.
So, he didn’t dare, nor did he want the children to call him ‘Daddy‘ at this moment. It
would likely hurt her to hear the two children she had worked hard to raise easily call
someone else ‘Daddy‘. Even though he wasn’t a stranger, this would probably sadden
her.
From her recent behavior, it was clear that she was genuinely worried that he would
take the children away. Yet, it was understandable. She had previously believed that
there was something between him and Claudia, which was why she was worried. Now
that the situation with Claudia had been resolved, what he needed was time.
“Are you sure you won’t…” Victoria still had some concerns.
Instantly, Alaric interrupted by saying, “If you are worried that I have some ulterior
motives, we can sign a contract. How does that sound?” It seems that the audio
recording file isn’t enough to make her feel secure. Perhaps, she still doesn’t feel
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secure. Since it isn’t enough, I will make up for it.
“A contract?”
“Yes.” He nodded.
At his answer, she pursed her lips together. In fact, even if he hadn’t mentioned it, she
had already been thinking the same thing. Only by signing a contract could she feel at
ease. Although she didn’t understand how their relationship had come to this point,
unfortunately, some things couldn’t be undone. “Alright, I’ll…”
“You can set the terms regarding the contract. Just let me know when you’re done.”
Alaric was very accommodating as if he would go along with whatever she wished.
After that, Victoria didn’t say anything more, but he couldn’t help but ask again, “What
about the design…”
He was referring to the design of the house. If they were truly going to sign a contract
for him to take care of the children, he would definitely build the house.
“You can handle it yourself. I won’t be involved,” she replied. It’s not my money after all.
“Why?” he asked, puzzled. “I hope that you and the children can live together.”
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“The only connection you will have is with the children, not with me. I will make that
clear in the contract.”
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As they were talking, the driver suddenly stopped the car and awkwardly turned around
to remind them. “Mr. Cadogan, we have arrived at Miss Selwyn’s company.”
When she saw that she had arrived at the company, she immediately changed what
she was about to say. “Thank you for driving me to the company. I’ll be taking my leave
now. As for the contract, I will send it to you once I’m done.”
“Okay.”
After she got out of the car, she went straight into the building without looking back.
In the elevator, she even wondered how she could suddenly be so calm around him. Is
it because of the children, because I no longer care, or… because I found out that he
had not instructed me to have an abortion?
She didn’t want to delve into that particular rabbit hole. It would be enough if her two
little darlings could receive unconditional love. She was deeply concerned that the two
little ones would follow in her footsteps.
With these thoughts in mind, she arrived at her office and began working on their
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contract.
During that time, Henry came over and reported that there were a few new employees
in the company. He asked her to join the interview process and give some advice.
Considering the company’s future development, she decided to make an appearance.
Once Victoria had resolved her matters there, she returned to her office to continue
working on the contract.
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There was absolutely no connection between her and him. If there was any connection,
it was only through their children. Other than that, they were just a pair of divorced
parents who were now strangers.
Victoria drafted each clause of the contract very strictly and even consulted her
previous lawyer.
After she explained the situation to the lawyer, he quickly understood her intentions.
“So, your idea is that you will retain custody of the children, and the father will only fulfill
his responsibilities as a parent in name, without any actual rights?”
“Yes, that’s right. Can it be done?”
“There shouldn’t be a problem. Let me review the conditions you have written.” He
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quickly skimmed through the conditions, then said, “It should be fine. I will refine these,
and you can take a look after that.”
“Okay, thank you.” After she hung up the phone, she breathed a sigh of relief. If I were
him, I don’t think I would sign such a contract because it’s incredibly unfair, but my past
five years weren’t exactly smooth sailing either. He can either accept this unfairness or
choose to leave my children’s lives. Either way, I won’t force his hand.
Just as she was lost in thought, Tony gave her a call.
After she gave birth to her children and her father started a new family, the frequency of
contact between her and her father decreased. So, when she saw her father’s call, she
immediately put aside her work. “Hi, Dad.”
“Victoria?” Tony smiled when he heard her voice. “How have you been? How’s the
company? Is everything going smoothly?”
The gloom that had clouded Victoria’s morning was instantly dispelled, leaving only the
warmth nurtured by family affection in her heart. “Yes, it’s going smoothly, and we even
secured an investment.”
“Oh, from which company?”
At this topic, she hesitated for a moment and then said, “It’s a well–established
company. Because of that, we have also recruited several new employees.”
“Good, good. The owner of that company has a good eye. You excel at everything you
- do. I’m sure he won’t regret it in the future.” Tony was incredibly confident in Victoria.
After they chatted about their daily lives for a while, he cautiously asked, “How is your
relationship with Bane going lately?”
As soon as he asked this question, she felt that something was amiss. In these five
years, he had never inquired about her relationship. Even when she and Bane were not
together, he never asked, only waiting for her to decide, but now… “What’s wrong, Dad?”
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