Dear Ex-Wife You Are MINE (Victoria and Alessandro)
Chapter 88 a strange shadow

VICTORIA'S POV

I sat beside Grandma, turning my attention away from Dominic. It's a little hazy, and the situation suddenly turned too unexpected.

Aless hastened to call the maid to get the doctor as I held Grandma as much as possible with my pregnant belly.

The maid rushed upstairs to call their private doctor.

In all the mess, once again, I turned to face Dominic, and he was still standing there, watching us without even moving an inch.

What is wrong with him? Why can't he just come up and help his grandmother? What is he thinking!?

Once more, I looked at Grandma, whose face was now furrowed with a frown and had turned pale as if she had lost blood. This really does not seem anything good to me.

When I heard, "Grandma must have been so excited to see me back."

I felt compelled to gaze up at him due to the tone of his voice. Despite the circumstances, he remained cool and collected. His demeanor wasn't simply a matter of being calm under pressure, as he appeared completely unconcerned!

I didn't have much time to think about him, though, as Aless took Grandma away from me and leaned her on the sofa.

Before the doctor appeared, Aless started massaging her hands, and I followed his moves. He started throwing drops of water on her face and moistened her lips to prevent them from becoming too dry.

Two minutes later, the doctor arrived and promptly examined her. He is constantly attentive to her needs following her surgery. He even lives in the mansion and always keeps her in check.

Alessandro stepped aside to allow the doctor to examine Grandma. After assessing her pulse and eyes, the doctor redirected his attention to Alessandro.

"Madam Devonte was just too excited for some reason, I guess. She is a heart patient who suffered a major surgery. Also, she is growing older. So, sudden excitements or shocks are not good for her health." "For now, she is not in danger. She needs some fluids and a good rest. But, in the near future, please take care of her surroundings. She should not get any shock no matter what."

All of us were relieved hearing the doctor. We were all so scared at the sudden situation.

Alessandro nodded and talked with the doctor while I sat beside Grandma, holding her pale and old hands.

Suddenly, I caught a glimpse of Dominic from the corner of my eye.

A jolt of surprise shot through me as I noticed the subtle smirk that tugged at his lips.

It was unusual to see him behave in such a manner after arriving here, considering my previous knowledge of Dominic and Alessandro's profound affection towards their grandmother.

But Dominic's sudden behavioural change toward Grandma is a bit strange, and that feeling chilled down to my bones.

Without realizing it, my hand moved to caress my belly. Despite everything occurring appearing ordinary and appropriate, it somehow feels incorrect. It is as though the circumstances are not in harmony with one another.

It feels like everything is covered with a strange shadow. Well, my sensitive pregnancy mind intends to think a lot for the last couple of months. Lately, everything seems strange to me.

I never imagined how much my pregnancy would impact my perception of everything around me. I see Dominic in a new light, even if he's not doing anything out of the ordinary. However, that doesn't stop me from being suspicious of Dominic. From the night of the banquet till today, the more I see him, the more I feel that something is very much off with him. "You okay, baby?" Alessandro's voice brought me out of my thoughts as I smiled at him and nodded, suppressing my inner doubts.

I can't keep burdening him with one tension after another. Moreover, this one seems baseless, so I dropped it.

He caressed my back with an assuring smile and then turned to Grandma. He held her up, and we all walked upstairs to her room.

Before following Aless, I subconsciously looked at Dominic, whose face was blank now. He seems tensed too. Well, I guess I thought too much and followed my man.

Alessandro and I sit by and anxiously wait for Grandma to wake up. Dominic and two maids are also with us. And the doctor too.

While we waited, I found myself leaning slightly against Aless, enjoying the comfort of his presence. I absentmindedly caressed his thigh, hoping to ease any tension he might be feeling. Aless inquired about the time it would take her to regain consciousness after the doctor got up and re-examined her while repeatedly issuing the same warning.

"Don't worry, Mr. Devonte. There's nothing seriously wrong with madam. She should wake up soon. As I said, she just needs good rest and healthy foods." Aless breathed a sigh of relief and nodded. Gazing at Grandma once, he stood up and thanked the doctor before leading him out.

Then he came beside me again and kissed the side of my head. "You must be tired too. You need to go get some sleep, sweetheart." "I know, but..." I turned to Grandma. "I will wait till she is awake."

"Hey, don't worry. Everything is fine. Don't you listen to the doctor? Grandma just needs some rest; that's it. Let me drop you home, okay?"

He is right. I am feeling so tired after the situation calms down. I need to take a rest. I should go home alone, leaving Aless here.

So, I shook my head. "It's alright. Grandma needs you here. I will hail a taxi for myself."

However, Aless frowned. "I can not leave you alone no matter what. Let me take you home, okay?"

He said firmly.

"But..." As soon as I started, I was stopped again; this time, it was Dominic.

"Guys, if you don't mind, I will drop Victoria. Is that okay? I will go home and return after Grandma calms down a little. How about that?" He asked suddenly.

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ALESSANDRO'S POV

'Let me take her home.'

That's what he said.

I would not have consented due to my jealousy if the circumstances were different. However, it seems safer to have Dominic take her home under the circumstances, as he is my brother and cares for her. So, I did not oppose his words and nodded my head. "Okay, then."

I turned to my wife and pulled her in a hug. I did not plan this day to go like this, yet it's what destiny wanted, I guess.

I kissed Victoria's forehead and then looked into those sparkling green eyes of hers. "Call me as soon as you reach home and don't forget to let me know if there is anything you need, Okay? I will let Sophia know and ask her too if you think she can do it, okay?"

She nodded with a smiled and tiptoed before pulling me into a kiss.

I so wish not to let her go, but I have to. After breaking apart, I turned to Dominic. "Drive safely."

He smiled and nodded. "You don't have to think about that."

For a second, it felt like a dark shadow was crossing his eyes, but after a blink, it was gone. I shook my mind. I am thinking too much!

I walked Victoria to his car, and after they disappeared from my sight, I returned to the mansion in Grandma's room and sat beside her. She is sleeping now.

For some reason, I feel I am the reason for this situation. If I didn't bring Dominic here, she wouldn't have been shocked, and this wouldn't have happened. Sigh...

Who knew this would happen?

I gently kissed my grandmother's forehead, followed by kissing the back of her hands and then tucked her in with the quilt.

The moment I stood straight, my phone started ringing. Not to disturb her, I quickly walked out of the room.

I brought out my phone, and it was Calvin. He went to Paris with me again after the banquet. I returned, but he was still there, caring for other things.

I received the call, "How is everything going on?"

"Everything is good, sir. The deal you finalized has been prepared well, and from next week, the work will be starting."

"And umm... Boss..." He said, seeming confused a bit.

"Anything else?" I arched my brow up.

"Yes, boss. I found out something in the investigation we were doing before. I will return in two days and report to you then," he said.

"Okay then. And keep me updated about the project work."

"Sure, boss."

Hearing him, I hung up and stared at the screen for some time.

"I just hope I didn't do anything wrong this time."