Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria)

Chapter 588

Chapter 588 A Blind Date

Summer felt as though she was wading through a thick fog before Victoria’s call.

She kept wondering why Erik suddenly proposed to her and was so sure that he wanted her to work for free

like a slave.

That has to be it. It doesn’t make sense for him to propose. This is too unusual as we are from different worlds.

So, after a process of elimination, Summer felt that Erik just wanted her to work for free. She didn’t dare to think of that possibility Victoria was hinting at. Does Erik like me? I must be crazy to even think that.

Goosebumps covered Summer’s body the more she thought about it. Impossible. Then, she pulled the covers over her head and refused to think about it.

However, a knock could be heard at her door.

“Who is it?” Summer jerked up like a frightened bird after the call with Victoria.

“Me.” It was Jane’s muffled voice behind the door.

Then, Summer let out a breath of relief before getting up to open the door. “Mom, what’s wrong?”

Jane glanced at her before walking in. “What are you doing in your room?” Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“Nothing.”

“Is that so? I thought I heard you talking.”

Before Summer could wonder if Jane had overheard her conversation with Victoria, Jane asked, “Was it your boss calling you?”

Summer felt relieved at her question as it seemed Jane didn’t overhear anything. “No, Mom. What are you thinking about? It was Victoria.”

“Victoria?” Jane brightened up at the mention of Victoria. “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen her. Is she coming to our home this year too?”

“Nope.” Summer shook her head. “She’s abroad now. I don’t know when she’s returning.”

Jane sighed at that. “I miss that girl. She used to come to our place frequently and I’d prepare gifts for you and her for New Year’s. It’s a pity that…”

Jane trailed off before continuing, “Summer, you see how Victoria’s family was such a good match with the Cadogans. However, after the Selwyns‘ bankruptcy, it didn’t end well for her and that man. It’ll be the same for

you and

boss. There’s just a huge class difference between our families.”

your

Summer, knew what Jane wanted to talk about the moment she mentioned Victoria’s marriage. She pursed her

red lips and stayed silent.

“He’s handsome. One in a million even. Your children will inherit his good genes.”

-Summer blushed at that. “Mom, what are you talking about?”

“Aren’t I right? He’s a good person. He’s smart since he knows how to make money. This type of guy is hard to come by.”

Even though Jane was praising Erik, Summer couldn’t find the words to answer her as she knew Jane too well. Jane was just foreshadowing the actual topic she wanted to talk about. So, Summer quietly waited for her next

words.

As expected, Jane felt that she had beaten around the bush enough and went straight into it. “But… If you think about it, a good man like him will always have women around him. As your mother, you are the best girl in the world in my eyes. You are worthy of any good man in this world, but good men don’t lack their fair share of girls pursuing them too. I don’t want to see you chasing after a man later and forgetting yourself in the process.”

Those last words made Summer look up as it shattered her view of her mother.

She thought Jane would say that their families weren’t well–matched and that she wasn’t worthy enough for Erik, or that he would get tired of her. Then, what would she be left with?

“Mom…”

“Summer, even though I want you to get married early, you still need to choose your partner wisely.” Jane couldn’t help but caress Summer’s head and asked in a soft voice, “Do you understand?”

“I know.” Summer nodded. “Don’t worry, Mom. I won’t get jealous and chase after a man. That would be too low

of me.”

Jane finally let out a breath of relief at her words. “That’s good.”

At first, Jane was worried that Summer had been seduced by Erik since girls would flock to an excellent guy like him even if he just looked in their direction.

She was worried sick that Summer would also fall under his spell as his family background was powerful. Once she was certain about Summer’s stance on this, Jane smiled proudly and said, “Then, I’ll arrange for a blind date

for you.”

“Blind date?” Summer unconsciously frowned at those two words. “Why do I have to go on a blind date?”

“Silly girl. Look at you. What are you going to do if you don’t go on blind dates? Besides, it’ll be faster since I’m getting recommendations from a trusted source. We’ll know everything about that guy. If he’s a good match, we can talk about marriage immediately.”

Summer felt like fainting. “Even if it was someone you recommended, I can’t just jump in and talk about marriage like that. We’ll need time to get to know each other.”

“I know. You’ll get time to get along. Let’s just set a date. What about tomorrow or the day after?”

Summer questioned, “It’s New Year’s tomorrow. Won’t he need to celebrate it as well?”

“That’s exactly it. Everyone will be at home to help take a look at him. That’s decided, then. I’ll ask him to come over tomorrow.” Then, Jane walked out of the room before Summer could reply.

Summer stood rooted on the spot as she had been rendered utterly speechless by Jane’s actions. Nonetheless, when her mind wandered to Erik, she was quick to shake her head to get rid of those thoughts.

I should stop thinking about it. He and I. It’s not going to happen. If he comes looking for me again, I’ll tell him.

So, Summer made up her mind just like that. Yet, her heart suddenly felt empty.

‘What’s wrong?” Summer rubbed her chest as she frowned. “Don’t tell me I’ve fallen for the devil who only knows to torment me with work? Get yourself together, Summer! Stop thinking about it. Nothing will happen

between us!”

Soon, she banished those thoughts from her mind. It was due to that reason that she merely replied to him once at night during dinner when he sent her a message wishing her a ‘Happy New Year‘.

The following morning, Summer felt her phone vibrating during her sleep.

She took a look and saw that Erik was calling her and her years of working habit made her pick it up

unconsciously.

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