Chapter 34: Valorette Release Event

Alicia looked at Daphne and said, "This isn't your fault, don't blame yourself." Weakly placing her hand over her stomach, Alicia added, "Let’s cheer for the baby together, okay?" Hearing this, Daphne, who had been crying, calmed down. She suddenly realized that Alicia was the one suffering the most, and here she was, crying in front of her, only adding to her distress. Daphne forced a smile for Alicia’s sake. "You and the baby have to stay strong. I'll be right here, waiting for both of you," Daphne said softly, placing her hand gently on Alicia’s belly. “Be a good baby and stay safe in there. When you come out in ten months, Auntie will make funny faces for you,” Daphne said, pulling a comical face to cheer Alicia up. Seeing Daphne’s antics, Alicia felt a surge of warmth and sadness, her nose tingling as tears threatened to fall again. Nearby, Townsend stood a bit dumbfounded. He hadn’t expected so many shocking events in one day. First, Alicia was divorcing, and now, she was p