Chapter 2871 “You... You're the one who hasn't weaned.” Retorting with a reddened face, Melissa pondered the hopelessness of her situation. How had she developed feelings for someone who enjoyed teasing her? A brief moment of contention ensued.

Sealing his words with a ki*s, Marcus instructed, “Rise and shine.

You're heading back to fetch your ID, aren't you?” Pausing, he added, “Give it to me once you have it in hand.” “Why?” Gazing at her momentarily, Marcus Lightly tapped her head, remarking, “silly.” Of course, they would proceed to get married.

Mutual affection and shared intimacy left Marcus with no reason to abstain from marrying this woman.

The wedding, on the other hand, could be deferred.

Confusion clouded Melissa's gaze as she beheld his handsome features.

She had no idea what Marcus was planning for their future.

(Eagles) ‘s (Eagles) Raising his hand, Marcus checked the time on his watch.

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Declaring, “I'm heading to the 12th-floor conference center. Your breakfast is set. Take the hotel car after you've eaten. Sylvia will arrange it for you." Marcus prepared to depart.

Facing a temporary separation, Melissa hesitated to let Marcus go.

Tilting her head, she sought a parting ki*s from him.

Initiating such gestures was an uncommon occurrence for her.

Responding with a subtle smile, Marcus leaned down, engaging in a prolonged i's. Finally, in a husky voice, he inquired, “Feeling better?” Melissa blushed.

Certainly, Marcus had pressing matters to attend to, prompting him to leave promptly.

Melissa didn't sleep in.

Rising from bed, she underwent a quick freshening and meticulously applied hand cream, a sense of sweetness enveloping her heart.

Chapter 2872 She was not accustomed to a life of luxury or indulgence.

The idea of wealth had never crossed her mind.

Despite this, she earnestly desired Marcus, yearning for him to be exclusively hers.

Playfully tapping her own face, she couldn't help but feel a sense of audacity, much like Marcus.

Yet on another note, she reveled in joy, contemplating the future she would share with Marcus. Every upcoming day filled her mind. She believed she had found genuine happiness, vowing to treat him with unparalleled devotion.

Amidst her breakfast, the doorbell chimed.

Eagles.

Answering the door, she was met by a waiter holding a parcel box.

“Miss Brown?" Your delivery has arrived.” Accepting the package with a frown, she remarked, “No one should be aware of my presence here.” Could it be a surprise from Marcus? Expressing gratitude to the waiter, she closed the door and eagerly unpacked the box. Revealed within were an old journal and a birth certificate, accompanied by a photograph.

Examining the birth certificate, she was taken aback.

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It bore her own name.

In a prolonged trance, Melissa cautiously unfolded the yellowed diary.

The pages were filled with a woman's musings inked in deep blue, chronicling her love affair with a married man and the birth of their child.

The narrative was laden with the woman's agony and torment.

The tale unfolded with the birth of the child, culminating in the woman's tragic demise by her own hand. The newborn, named Melissa Brown, was the sole survivor.

Melissa shut the diary firmly.

Clutching the diary close, she lifted her head and closed her eyes, tears welling within.

It felt like inadvertently unlocking Pandora's box, with no possibility of retracing her steps.

After a prolonged pause, Melissa shifted her attention to the birth certificate and the photograph depicting the woman cradling her.

The woman appeared exceedingly young, likely in her early twenties.

Gently tracing the image of the woman with her fingertips, Melissa seemed to be confronting another facet of herself. Abruptly, a shiver overcame her, and chills ran down her spine.

Why was she bestowed with this revelation?

Chapter 2873 The diary revealed that the married man, bearing the surname Smith, held considerable influence in Duefron.

The revelation unfolded that Melissa's father was none other than the same man as Vanessa's father.

Melissa entered a world devoid of those privileges.

Normalcy in parental relationships eluded Melissa.

The stark truth revealed Melissa as an illegitimate child.

Her mother, entangled with a married man, found herself ensnared in a complicated affair.

The sound of Melissa's phone disrupted the silence.

An involuntary tremor coursed through Melissa's frame as she recognized the caller. After a prolonged pause, she finally picked up the phone. The woman on the other end unleashed a venomous tirade.

“Melissa, forsaking Ryan for riches, you're no different from your wretched mother. Given your heartlessness, I'l be ruthless. Do you know where the man with the surname Smith encountered your mother? A club! Your mother was once just a woman of frivolity, drinking with others to get tips. Does the offspring of such a woman aspire to infiltrate high society?” Melissa continued to listen in silence.

(Eagles) The intricacies of her birth and true lineage held little significance for her.

The sole concern gripping Melissa's heart was the impending loss of Marcus.

The opulence of the Fowler family starkly contrasted with her status as an illegitimate child. How could she stand beside someone Like Marcus? She understood that Ryan's mother’s intent was to see her suffer.

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re far from ideal.

they harbored mutual animosity in

as she inquired in a choked voice, “What is it that you truly desire?” In an ominous tone, Ryan's mother proposed, “End your relationship with Marcus, return

asserted,

of Melissa, who was typically obedient, caught

a harsher tone, Ryan's mother retorted, “Refusing to marry Ryan, do you fancy marrying Marcus? Know this, you should feel grateful that we didn't cast you aside and still want to

Marcus? Your true parentage will be exposed upon your arrival in Duefron. The world will learn that the mother of Marcus’ prospective wife was a stripper, and the woman

reservations about Melissa, especially considering Ryan's delicate health. In her view, under different circumstances, she

in a

refuse to marry Ryan.” Sensing Ryan's mother nearing a burst of anger, Melissa averted her gaze and uttered, “However, I'll part ways with Marcus.” Seemingly content,

Eagles.

grasp, her hand descending gently. Tears streamed unabatedly from the beginning to

appeared as if Melissa had matured in

At her lowest point, she toiled at four jobs daily, reaching the brink of exhaustion. Yet the anguish of those times paled in comparison to

of life. However, after acquiring Marcus, it seemed as if God

was as if God declared

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incapable of despising the one who birthed her. That

oblivious to her existence. What purpose would her hatred serve?

moment,

the path ahead or the actions to undertake. She was clueless about what

her thoughts, Melissa had been offering

her hands, Melissa descended into a crouched position. She wept quietly, stifling any audible expression of

her tears couldn't

to claim. Departure was inevitable,

with Marcus, Melissa resolved to become

harbor hatred than to be consumed

of missing someone

with time, but the repercussions of missing

entered the cloakroom, moving as though

discovered the items Marcus had bestowed upon her. Among them, a Patek Philippe diamond watch

clean, repeatedly uttering apologies. Tears trickled down, landing on the watch in

valuable possession, the watch, found its

I've deceived

she took

span of two days and nights, an abundance of memories had accumulated. These memories, sufficient to last a lifetime, now foretold the impending burden

without a farewell, reminiscent of

was aware that Marcus would locate her, unleashing a torrent of furious

his work, he returned

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yet disorderly disarray characterized the surroundings. Alarmed by this anomaly, he urgently called

cloakroom, he found a disarrayed suitcase. The impeccably ironed shirt Melissa had packed

box revealed the absence of the expensive

with a surge

Marcus noticed a piece of paper on the

note left

his eyes lingering on it for what felt

for his decisiveness,

seemed to press heavily on his

he mustered the resolve to

handwriting was rushed,

I've deceived you

loved you. My heart has always belonged to someone

together a transaction. You got what you wanted, and so did

try to find me.” Marcus read the terse lines over

part of him wanted to

intimate moments — were they all a lie? In a distracted motion, he unbuttoned

Sylvia entered. “Mr. Fowler, the car's

Melissa back? Should we pack her things and go get her?” Her

was meticulous;

expression, Sylvia realized something was

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find

there been a fallout? But they seemed

at

security check line, lost in thought. The queue stretched endlessly before her, her gaze fixed on the ticket

stood there, anticipating someone's

was certain Marcus would find her before her

broke

tensed, hypersensitive to her surroundings. Amid the noise, she could

scent of

was unmistakably

2877 Melissa lifted her gaze, her eyes

now bore a hint of womanly

hustle of

imposing man fixed his gaze

“Marcus,” Melissa whispered faintly.

seized with such force that it

No one intervened.

accompanied by ten formidable bodyguards

with tinted windows,

the back row, Marcus taking a

preparation, Melissa struggled

started, and she leaned

didn't question him, the

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staring silently out the window, deep

its way back to

hotel entrance, Fowler Group employees were boarding a bus to Duefron. Their attention was drawn to the

was palpably

gentle to Melissa. What had prompted such a stark change in his demeanor? Their eyes fell on the luggage the

been left

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