Chapter 37 That's right . The data I obtained has shown that there is some slight difference . So , indirectly , my sixth sense is spot on . Victoria grunted her affirmation but didn't say a word . She merely retrieved the data and put it away by folding it nicely . 1/12 After she had done that , she suddenly recalled something and spoke to Alaric , " Actually , I can sense that Grandma's afraid of undergoing surgery . You shouldn't have mentioned to her that the surgery would be brought forward earlier in the afternoon . " Alaric was stunned to hear that . " Is that so ? " " Yes . " He glanced over at her and noticed the extremely intent look on her face . Suddenly , he realized what she had said at the nursing home was true . Chapter 37 Let's Call a Truce She mentioned that her concern for Griselda had nothing to do with him . She had not said this in a fit of anger but truly regarded Griselda as her grandmother . 2/12 As soon as Alaric realized this , he pursed his lips and said , " Okay , I got it . I'll comfort her the next time I visit her . " They spoke calmly to each other since their discussion topic was Griselda's issue . It was something hard to come by as of late . However , silence descended upon them once they finished talking about that matter . Even the driver felt quite surprised as he drove the car . Things were quite tense when they first entered the car , and it felt as if they were going to bicker loudly any minute from then . However , not only did they not bicker , they even started to discuss Old Mrs. Cadogan's health condition amicably . The driver had initially mused to himself , A couple's fight sure didn't last long . However , soon after that , the duo stopped talking once again . The atmosphere turned tense once more , and things became icy as before . 3/12 The driver was rendered speechless . Oh , well . Whatever . I don't get this , so I should just focus on driving . When they arrived at Cadogan Residence , Victoria got out of the car before Alaric and headed upstairs . She didn't stride inside , but her footsteps weren't exactly slow , either . Shortly after that , she walked ahead , and Alaric was left behind . The servants noticed Victoria enter the house first with a face devoid of expression . Not long after she walked up the stairs , Alaric also went upstairs with a thunderous look on his face . Ever since the madam came back home in the rain previously , the Chapter 37 Let's Call a Truce atmosphere at home seemed increasingly strange . The servants started to feel slight trepidation as they completed their jobs , and they worked even harder than before . They feared they would become the couple's punching bag if they made any mistakes in their jobs . Once the two of them went upstairs , the servants couldn't help themselves and gathered to discuss . 4/12 " Judging by Mr. and Mrs. Cadogan's current situation , they should be close to getting a divorce , right ? " " Oh my gosh ! What sort of nonsense did you just say ?! They should be just having a tiff . It's not to the extent of a divorce , right ? " " Haven't you heard what someone said the other day ? Mr. and Mrs. Cadogan's marriage is a sham . He is in love with someone else . Now that the person he loves is back , how can he marry the person he loves if they Chapter 37 Let's Call a Truce don't file for divorce ? " 5/12 " Well , it might seem that way , but they have been married for so long now . Surely , they would have developed some feelings for each other , right ? Look at how close Mr. and Mrs. Cadogan are most of the time . Anyway , in my opinion , they definitely wouldn't get a divorce . " " I'll bet on the opposite , and I reckon they will definitely file for divorce . Just wait for it . It's going to happen soon . It's either this month or the following month . " The opinion of the crowd was divided , and they remained intent on their discussion about Alaric and Victoria's marriage . Meanwhile , Victoria took a shower upon returning to her room . Her emotions were now calmer than before . Chapter 37 Let's Call a Truce On the way back home , she had been thinking about this matter . Griselda's surgery was due soon , so it was unnecessary for her to show her temper to Alaric at this point . 78 % 6/12 He had mentioned from the start that their marriage was just a fake one . If a divorce was inevitable , then it would be quite normal for him to be entangled with Claudia . However , the thing Victoria found most perplexing was that he had mentioned her pregnancy to Claudia . I can't comprehend this . What was he thinking about ?! On the other hand , if one looked at things from another perspective , he was in love with Claudia , so it went without saying that he would be honest and unreserved with her . As such , Victoria could now understand his behavior , but from her point of view , she couldn't find it in herself to agree with that . Mon , 19 078 % Chapter 37 Let's Call a Truce Despite her disagreement , she had to maintain a calm front on the surface during this period. 7/12 After she came out from the shower , she saw Alaric lying on the couch in the bedroom . He must be exhausted because he had removed his jacket and lay there with his eyes shut . As soon as he heard some noise , he immediately opened his eyes and looked at Victoria . She had been staring at him , to begin with , so their eyes met as he glanced at her . Instantly , she turned her eyes in a different direction awkwardly . However , Alaric wasn't fussed by that , and he merely asked calmly and serenely , " Are you done ? " She replied moodily , " Yes . " Mon , 19 Chapter 37 Let's Call a Truce " I'll go and take a shower , then . " After he said that , he got up and entered the bathroom . Half an hour went by before he finally exited the bathroom . 78 % He wiped his wet hair with a clean towel while walking out of the bathroom . Suddenly , he paused in his tracks and looked at Victoria , who was currently fast asleep while leaning against the edge of the bed . 8/12 She had a pillow supporting her lower back , holding a book in her hands . She had switched on the bedside lamp , and now she remained fast asleep against the edge of the bed . She had just flipped several pages of the book she was holding . Alaric continued to stare at her for quite some time before finally flinging the towel in his hand aside and walking over to her . He approached her and remained silent as he stared at her under the dim Chapter 37 Let's Call a Truce light . She had a pair of pretty eyes . However , she looked cold and detached when she wasn't smiling . It was quite apt to describe her as a frosty princess found in a winter wonderland . 9/12 Victoria looked exceptionally lively when she smiled . Her bright smile could light up any room . Other than these two appealing qualities she possessed , he had also seen a more attractive side of her . Back then , the charm in her eyes was enough to drive him insane . He couldn't help lifting his hand as he placed the tip of his finger on her brow ridge . Subsequently , he shifted his finger downward and touched her eyelid .. Immediately , he felt a warm sensation go straight into him from his fingertip . Alaric pursed his lips slightly as his eyes turned as dark as coals . 78 % Chapter 37 Let's Call a Truce Suddenly , he felt her eyelid move beneath his fingertip , and he immediately retracted his hand as if he had been zapped by electricity . He pretended that nothing had happened . 10/12 However , he didn't get the chance to move away as Victoria had already opened her eyes by then . At that point , their eyes met . Speechless , Alaric remained in place . Meanwhile , Victoria shot him an odd look . She likely hadn't realized he had touched her with the tip of his finger earlier on , so she asked , " What are you doing standing in front of me ? " Alaric spoke up leisurely and with composure , " Just checking if you were asleep . " At the mention of this , Victoria realized she had been fast asleep earlier 3 78 % Chapter 37 Let's Call a Truce on . She had been reading while Alaric was in the bathroom , and she was waiting for him to come out so they could continue their negotiation . 11/12 However , she fell asleep without even realizing it after barely flipping a few pages of the book . In the past , she had heard others mention that pregnancy would result in one becoming sleepier than usual , but she never believed that claim . Now , it seemed that it was true . As soon as Victoria thought of this , she coughed awkwardly . " Yeah , perhaps I was just too tired by everything this morning . " After she finished saying that , she closed the book in her hands and asked , " Are you done showering ? " " Yes . " Alaric sounded moody , and he kept his dark eyes intently on her . He was trying to guess her train of thought . Chapter 37 Let's Call a Truce Her attitude seemed to be much better than this morning . 9 78 % 12/12 After further consideration , he tried to suppress himself , but in the end , he couldn't resist his urges any longer . " Are you- Not mad at me anymore ? That was what he intended to ask . " Alaric , let's call a truce . " Both of them spoke up at the same time . Victoria spoke succinctly and swiftly , so Alaric didn't get the chance to finish his sentence as she interrupted him . " A truce ? " He wasn't too sure what she meant . 8 -