Departure with a Belly ( Victoria Selwyn & Alaric Cadogan’s )
Departure with a Belly Chapter 503

Chapter 503 He Abused You

There was a group of people behind him, too, including Terrance. With a worried gaze, he looked at Victoria. “Is your leg hurt, Miss Selwyn?”

Alaric looked at her leg for a moment before staring ahead once more. He didn’t want to risk tripping and causing harm to her, so he had to keep his eyes on the road. “Not the time for that. Once we leave this place, I’ll take you to the doctor.”

He held her tighter, almost merging them into one. Victoria kept trying to tell him to wait, but he didn’t listen. All he cared about was taking her away. He knew she would be here, so the whole street was evacuated for them. No one came to stop them as they went through the street, and before long, Victoria was tucked into a car-the very same one that followed them.

But the car turned to the other junction on its way here, so how did it come back that fast?

Once they were in the car, Alaric said coldly, “Go.”

The car whi zzed ahead, and a motorcade followed it. Victoria settled in and recalled Ethan and Jessie were still in the hospital, so she turned around. She then felt something tighten around her shoulders, and the air cooled. It was Alaric holding her in his embrace.

“Good to see you safe,” he whispered. Victoria’s chin was resting on his shoulder.

He was holding her firmly in his embrace, his arms like vines enveloping her, refusing to let her go.

Victoria teared up. She might have lost all memories of him, but the feeling that came from him was something she would never forget. She wasn’t averse to his touch. Even when she had lost her memories and Bane had claimed that he was her fiancé, she would still stay away from him and avoid his touch. She did not feel repulsed by this man, however.

She loved everything about him, and she had longed for him; his touch, his warmth, and even the sound of his breathing. A few moments later, Victoria slowly returned his hug. A long, long while later, she caught a whiff of blood, and she scrunched up her nose, thinking she must’ve gotten it wrong.

Yet, the stench worsened. Noticing that something was off, Victoria pushed Alaric away. At first, he wouldn’t let go of her, still holding her tightly, but then he realized there must be a reason for this, so he let her go and stared at her closely. “Are you hurt somewhere?”

Oh, he’s let me go. Victoria shook her head. Just when she was about to ask him a few questions, she noticed the blood on his shirt, and she extended her hand, trying to touch it. “You’re hurt?”

Before she could touch his wound, he grabbed her hand. “I’m fine.” A beautiful smile curled his lips. “Just an old wound. Nothing big.”

She frowned at that. “An old wound? But it’s bleeding.”

Alaric froze and raised his other hand, trying to hold the wound down, but then he noticed something off, so he stopped himself. Terrance, too, noticed what he wanted to do, so he quickly handed Alaric a folded handkerchief. “Mr. Cadogan.”

Alaric took it and held it down on his wound, saying, “I’m fine. Must’ve pulled on it just now.”

“Is that so?” Victoria gave him a doubtful stare. “Are you sure you’re fine?”

“I’m fine,” he reassured, but he still wouldn’t let her go, as if he was afraid she might get a closer look.

Displeased, the woman tried to break free, but he wouldn’t release her hand, and she frowned. “Let me go.”

“No.” Alaric shook his head, his eyes glimmering with tenderness, the neon lights and silvery moonlight raining down on him. “I’ve missed you. Let me hold you for a bit longer.”

Hearing his response, Victoria didn’t know what to say.

Terrance felt awkward, and he turned around. I can’t believe he’s this awkward. He wouldn’t let her see his wound, and he came up with a lame excuse for it.

Victoria wasn’t that easily tricked, however. Even though she did feel a little touched when he said he missed her, she still wanted to know about his wound. She struggled again. “I know, but at least let me check your wound or deal with it.”

For some reason, Alaric wouldn’t let her hand go, refusing to let her check his wounds. Instead, he looked down. “Are you hurt anywhere? And what about your legs?” Moments ago, he noticed she

exited her car and sat in a wheelchair.

Victoria froze for a moment as she recalled something. He must think my legs are hurt or something. So, she explained, “My legs are fine. I just went with the wheelchair because I’m

weakened.”

“Weakened?” Alaric narrowed his eyes. “Did he abuse you?” As he said that, the air around him turned tense, dangerous, and sharp.

That feeling did not escape Victoria, and she sighed. “It’s not him. It’s me.”

“What happened?” Alaric asked nervously.

Victoria didn’t answer. Instead, she looked at him silently. “I’m fine.”

The man frowned upon hearing her reply.

“I mean, you told me you’re fine, too. If you won’t let me see your wound, I don’t think I’m going to tell you my story.”

Oh, she’s annoyed that I wouldn’t let her see my wound. Alaric pursed his lips and said, “I’ll get the doctor to give you a full-body checkup when we get home.”

Dam mit, he’s not going to show me his wound, huh? The man held her hand in one hand while the other was on his injury. Victoria noticed that the handkerchief was slowly turning red while they spoke. And he says he’s fine?! He’s bleeding so much! She pursed her lips in displeasure. “Even if you don’t want me to see it, at least get someone to deal with the bleeding.”

Alaric froze for a moment, hesitation flitting in his eyes.

“At this rate, you’re going to black out due to blood loss. Are you trying to make me feel guilty

At this point, Terrance piped up, “She’s right, Mr. Cadogan. I know you’re worried about her, but now that she’s insisting, I think you should get your wound looked at. We have a medical kit in the

car.”

A moment of silence later, Alaric finally nodded.

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