Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria)

Chapter 549

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Chapter 549 Back to School

There was a sound behind her, and Summer realized Audrey had returned. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Audrey say, “Summer, were you talking to your mom just now?”

When Summer heard this, she was taken aback and just nodded.

“I overheard your conversation. Your mom is also urging you to find a partner, right?”

She did not expect Audrey to have heard her phone call as Audrey had just returned. So, Summer awkwardly tugged at her lip and replied, “Well, it’d be weird if our parents didn’t, especially after graduation.”

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Audrey nodded in agreement. “Yeah, I went through the same thing. I was constantly being pressured by my family when I was at home. And I get the same type of phone calls now and then too.” After speaking, she shrugged helplessly and then remembered something. “Summer, you’ve been with the company for ages, right?

If you go back home, are you planning to stay there?” NôvelDrama.Org owns this text.

She had no reason to hide her plans, so she told her, “Yeah, I’ll go home for now. We’ll see about the future

later.”

“Ah. You’ll be set up on blind dates once you do.”

Summer was speechless.

“As long as you stay home, you definitely won’t be able to escape it.”

Summer imagined the scene and nodded in agreement. “You’re right. I guess I can’t.”

“But you wouldn’t go on blind dates, would you?”

Summer sighed. “Why not? I don’t reject them.” She had never rejected the idea of dating or men in general. After all, she did not have a partner until now, so going on blind dates would provide another opportunity.

Of course, this was just her thinking.

However, Audrey was shocked, which was reflected in her wide eyes. “Really? Are you willing to go on blind dates? Summer, I always thought that young people nowadays resist them.”

“Why do you say that?”

“Blind dates imply that if both parties find each other acceptable after the meeting, they will start discussing marriage. It’s aimed directly at getting married, and the considerations and conditions are completely different. You probably haven’t developed feelings for each other yet, but the wedding date is set already. There’s also a possibility that you will realize your personalities clash, but you’re already close to getting married. In short,

there are all sorts of situations,” Audrey spoke while Summer listened quietly.

After hearing everything, Summer could not help but smile. “You make valid points, but I will follow my path.” Whether it was dating freely or going on blind dates, she would surely look for someone she

liked. So, blind dates were just a way for her to broaden her horizon.

Audrey did not expect Summer would remain fond of the idea, even after mentioning all the drawbacks. Hence, she did not say anything more. “Well, then. I hope you find someone you like soon.”

“Thank you, you too.”

“Oh, Summer, are you planning to go back early? It’s almost New Year’s Day. After we finish the handover, it’ll

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probably be the new year.”

Summer checked the time and realized that it was indeed approaching that time. It seemed like she would have a good year this year.

She chatted with Audrey for a little longer and discovered their hometowns were the same place. Audrey was delighted and invited her to go home together for New Year, to which Summer happily agreed.

Later, Summer sent a message to Victoria, informing her that she would be coming back and seeing her as soon as she landed. Victoria did not reply immediately, but Summer was in no hurry. After all, they were in different time zones, so she would wait for Victoria to be free and reply.

The return journey went smoothly, and when Victoria and Alaric arrived home, it was already nighttime. Although they had only been away for a few days, she missed her two sweeties so much that she wanted to find Nicole and Nathan as soon as she got out of the car.

However, she received news that said Nicole and Nathan were already asleep. They were afraid of waking the two little ones, so Victoria had to suppress the thought of going to see them.

“If you had arrived half an hour earlier, they wouldn’t have fallen asleep yet,” said Mary.

Victoria helplessly replied, “There’s nothing I can do. The journey back was already smooth.”

“You both look tired after a day of traveling. Go freshen up and rest. The two little ones will be thrilled to know you’re back tomorrow.”

“Alright.”

Afterward, Victoria went upstairs to freshen up first, and when Alaric was about to follow, Mary stopped him directly. “What did you two do this time?”

Alaric glanced at his mother and said, “Curious, aren’t you?”

She nodded. “If I weren’t, why would I ask?”

“Why don’t you just ask Victoria directly?”

“What are you talking about? You’re my son. Of course, it’s more convenient for me to ask you. Besides, she’s been on the road all day and needs rest.”

“Oh, so she needs rest, but I don’t?”

“Why would a grown man like you need so much rest?”

He was dumbfounded and speechless about his mother’s favoritism but did not say anything. In his heart, he was happy because his family all adored Victoria.

“Alright, your son needs rest too. I’ll head up.” After saying that, he went upstairs directly without paying attention to Mary’s reactions.

She was extremely speechless seeing his escape. They said the son became less reliant on his mother when they grew up. It turned out to be true. However…

Oh well, she had more than one son now anyway; she had two grandchildren! Fortunately, her daughter–in–law was capable as she conceived twins.

She had only expected to hold one grandchild, but then the couple had a divorce dispute, and her son acted like he could not find anyone suitable. It made her think that she might never have a grandchild in her lifetime. She should have given birth to one more child if she had known earlier.

So, for Mary, these two grandchildren were a pleasant surprise. The more she thought about it, the happier she became. She lifted the hem of her skirt and went upstairs to find her two babies.

After Victoria returned, the children went back to school. Their previous leave of absence was quite long, so when they arrived at the school, and the principal saw Alaric and Victoria personally bringing them, he was almost overwhelmed by emotion.

Having Alaric’s children attend their school was a great honor for them. After all, the Cadogan Group was not an ordinary corporation. He even bragged about this with his friends since Alaric’s children were attending

school there.

However, halfway through their studies, the two children suddenly took a leave of absence and did not return for a long time. People were speculating whether these two would return to continue their education, considering they had other better school options.

However, Alaric personally brought his children back to school just when the principal thought his bragging might be too much. Moved by his emotions, he could not help but shed tears of joy and personally went to greet them.