Chapter 126 Will you leave me?
Chapter 126 Will you leave me?
A Few Days Later of Grandma Nina's Death...
VICTORIA'S POV...
I lifted Leo slightly and patted his back as he let out a small blurp after breast feeding. My son is
growing stronger day by day. Now he opens his eyes and looks around with those bluish green eyes of
him.
He even smiles whenever he sees his father. He started recognising people around him I guess.
Especially his father. Whenever Aless is around he would turn to him and his little mouth would curve a
little.
Even he looks like a small version of Aless. With time, I guess, he would look a lot like him. Honestly,
sometimes I do feel jealous when he only smiles at his father, Yet, also feel happy knowing, his warm
smile helps Aless to forget his deep sorrows.
Leo watched me when I once again hold him flat in my arms as if thinking, what this woman is doing?
And then closed his eyes again with a little pout. I couldn't help but kiss the little pout.
Sometimes I want to bite him! Is that even normal? I don't know! But, he looks so delicate and
peaceful.
Soon, I started swinging him slowly in my arms and soon, he fall asleep. His life is the best! He sleeps
in different arms every day! And everyone loves him so much!
I put him down on his baby cot and covered him securely before dropping another kiss on his forehead.
It's an amazing feeling, to become a mother.
I know now, how painful it is to give birth. It's definitely not a sweet experience but a terrible one!
Especially, for me! But, amid all, when I looked at my little angel, all the pain just washed away every
time.
Letting him sleep, I started searching for Aless. He is at home. It's been a few days since Grandma
passed away and since then, Aless didn't really go to the office and stayed home all the time.
He worked from home. And I didn't ask him to go to the office either. He needed rest, after all. Even
Mama, papa and Antonio agreed to this decision too. Yeah, for the information, we are still staying in
the Edwards Manor.
Staying between everyone will lessen his sorrows a bit if not the whole.
I searched for him in the living room but he wasn't there. I went to the library, he wasn't there even.
Eventually, I searched for him in the dining area and the kitchen, but, no trace of him.
As I was getting out of the kitchen when I saw James entering with two grocery bags in his hands. I
stopped him.
"James, did you see Aless?" I asked him.
The old man frowned a little and thought for a moment before nodding his head. "Yeah, Just saw him in
the gazebo, backyard before going to the market."
"Oh, okay, thanks!" Thanking him, I walked out of the Manor and James was right. Aless was still sitting
alone in the gazebo, holding something in his hands. I don't really know what is it, so I just stepped
toward him.
When I went close to him, I found him holding Grandma's photo with him. I remember this photo of Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.
them. On our first marriage anniversary, they took the photo. Even though none of them recalled the
anniversary, or if they, they didn't really care, I was just at one corner when they were clicking the
photo.
Grandma liked it and Aless promised her to frame it. Now, those days were just a past and the woman
on the phone has long gone. Only the split images of her memories are here with us.
She used to be the closest family to Aless. Although my relationship with her wasn't that good before,
we overcame it. But, for Aless, she was the one who cared for him in his family. Dominic is out of the
syllabus now. His own aunt and cousin never really cared. Since the funeral of Grandma, they did not
even call him for once!
So, his pain is something I couldn't understand, but I will try my best to be his support always.
I slowly walked toward him and sat beside him. I hold his hand as his blue gaze turned to me. My heart
violently clenched at those dull eyes. It's really hard for me to see him in this state. Yet, I have to be
patient and give him enough time to slowly recover from this pain.
Leaning toward him, I hugged him tightly. "You still have me and Leo beside you," I whispered in his
ears, as he hugged me back.
A Few seconds later, we broke the hug, and I leaned on his firm chest. His one hand hold me and the
other one still holding the photo frame.
I heard his sigh again. "I never thought that she was hiding such truths in her heart for thirty-two years."
Alessandro's tone was haggard. "I always thought, after growing up I have been the best support to her
both physically and emotionally. I thought I protected her well. But..." He sighed again as I caressed his
thigh in a comforting manner. "But, I was wrong, Victoria. It was her who always protected me from all
the evil. She was like a shadow to me. She was so strong to digest all the wrongs alone..."
"Hmm..." I hummed, agreeing with him.
Yeah, she really was the strongest woman. Suppressing all her inner turmoils, she not only kept Aless
safe but hold the reputation of the Devontes in the public. I don't know what would I have done if I was
in her place.
Aless continued sadly, "I was only three years old when my parents died. I don't remember anything.
My brother and grandmother were the only family with me. I never thought about ......" He turned silent
in the middle, maybe recalling the vicious truth he just faced a few days ago.
I sat straight and turned to him better cupping his both cheeks. "None of this has anything to do with
you, you didn't do anything wrong, Alessandro. Don't be sad for something which was never your fault."
I looked deep into those eyes as they looked at me, trying to search for some comfort and I am willing
to give it to him.
He nodded and I once again leaned on his chest. We both fell into a peaceful silence, when suddenly,
"Victoria, What would you do if one day I couldn't be the President of Reywalt? Will you leave me?" He
asked.
I don't really know why would he think like that, but I am willing to give him the answer. I tilted my head
and smiled at his silly question,
"Then I will support you. You stay home and take care of our children while I earn money to support the
family."
Even though I said the words lightly but I mean every part of it. It doesn't matter if Aless remains the
President of Reywalt or not. He stays beside me is the only thing I want.
He silently turned his gaze down to me. His eyes flickered with amusement as he hold me tightly in his
arms and dropped a kiss on my head.
"I love you, Mrs Devonte." He said as I smiled happily.
"I love you too, Mr Devonte," I replied.