A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2921 The air hung heavy, a palpable tension between them.

Melissa's earlier passion, once aflame in Marcus’ indifferent embrace, now felt like a distant memory. The heat of their intimacy had faded, leaving a cold, awkward silence.

Embarrassment washed over Melissa.

Her lips quivered as she struggled with the desire to reveal her true identity to Marcus, yet each time the words neared escape, they retreated unspoken.

Marcus’ harsh declaration that their fleeting encounter was worth two million dollars severed any lingering ties.

In that moment, their relationship crumbled to dust.

Regret gnawed at Melissa. Perhaps her journey to Duefron was a mistake. Maybe it was better to let Marcus harbor his disdain, believing her to be superficial. Hatred, she reasoned, would eventually fade, leaving her as the sole custodian of their shared memories.

Clutching the quilt closer, Melissa removed her ring, placing it on the bedside table.

It never truly belonged to her.

Rising from the bed, she dressed unhurriedly, indifferent to her exposed skin. Her clothes, damp from the rain earlier, clung uncomfortably to her body, but her desire to leave overshadowed any discomfort.

Escape was all she yearned for now, as fervently as she had once craved his presence. Her hands trembled slightly as she fastened the last button...

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Marcus watched her, his gaze unyielding.

Finally clothed, Melissa bid him farewell, a finality in her tone.

This, she believed, was their last encounter.

“I'm leaving. You won't be troubled by me again.” Marcus remained still, the dim light casting shadows across his once tender, now indifferent features. His eyes, once warm, now held traces of animosity.

As Melissa approached the guest room door, Marcus’ voice halted her.

“yadt.” Her body tensed.

Approaching, Marcus extended a check from the tea table.

It was for ten million.

He placed it in her hand with a chilling detachment. “Remember to take the pill." Tears brimmed in Melissa's eyes, but she lifted her head slightly, refusing to let them fall.

After a moment, she steadied her voice and replied, “Mr. Fowler, I'l remember the pill. As for the check, I don't need it."

Chapter 2922 With no desire to linger, Melissa hurried away.

The check slipped from Marcus’ grasp, fluttering to the floor. Marcus, taking a moment, stooped to retrieve and tear it in half.

He then moved to the bedside table, picking up the ring.

His fingers traced over it, as if feeling the lingering warmth of Melissa's touch. The bed, too, seemed to retain traces of her presence.

(Eagles) But she was gone, driven away by his own actions.

He doubted she would return.

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It marked the end of whatever they had shared.

A self-mocking laugh escaped Marcus as he mused on the folly of their relationship. It was a fantasy, a delusion he no longer wished to entertain.

Downstairs, Melissa faced the chill of early summer's dawn. Her clothes, still damp, clung to her as the rain ceased.

Taxis were scarce at this hour, and she wasn't in the mindset to seek one. Instead, she walked to a nearby 24-hour pharmacy.

Inside, she purchased a box of morning-after pills. The cashier glanced at her with a mix of concern and curiosity, seeing Melissa's disheveled appearance.

It seemed to the cashier that Melissa had probably been assaulted.

The cashier offered Melissa a glass of warm water, which she gratefully accepted. The cashier, a mother in her forties, felt a pang of sympathy as Melissa swallowed the pill.

Yet, being strangers, she held back from saying more.

As Melissa stepped outside, the sky began to lighten. She wandered the streets aimlessly, her body occasionally sprayed with mud from passing cars.

She hardly noticed.

Her aimless walk continued, not returning to the hotel until the dawn softened. Hunger and fatigue weighed on her, but sleep eluded her.

Instead, she retrieved a diary and birth certificate from her luggage, poring over them repeatedly.

Then, in a decisive act, she set them alight.

Going forward, her identity would remain a mystery to everyone, Marcus included.

These burning pages ensured her identity, including her connection to Marcus, would remain a secret. Afterwards, Melissa curled up on the small bed, the quilt drawn tightly around her.

Sleep finally came, bringing with it a dream of the past. She was a cared-for child again, longing to confess her affection for Marcus.

Awakening, her eyes were cool, and tear-streaked.

Melissa sat in silence, slowly wiping away her tears. She resolved not to dwell in sadness. Love was one thing; life, another.

Chapter 2923 To her, Marcus was now like a distant moon, unattainable and not to be pondered upon.

She phoned the breakfast shop owner in Warsew. The proprietress, sensing Melissa's ordeal, offered no questions. She simply welcomed Melissa back to work.

Melissa's thanks came softly, tinged with relief.

After a pause, the proprietress advised, “Don’t overthink. Your job awaits your return.” Melissa had planned to return to Warsew that afternoon, but her departure was unexpectedly delayed.

A knock at the door broke the silence. Opening it, she encountered a stranger, a man who appeared respectable.

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He greeted her with a warm smile. “You're Melissa Brown, aren't you? I'm Thomas Smith.” (Eagles) ‘s (Eagles) The mention of ‘Smith" had Melissa quickly shutting the door.

Leaning against it, her heart raced. She was puzzled and alarmed -why would the Smith family be seeking her out? Thomas was the younger brother of that man.

Outside, Thomas remained patient. Melissa's reaction suggested she was aware of her connection to the Smiths but chose to deny it.

a half-hour wait, Melissa

greeted her with a smile. “You should call me your Uncle Thomas. Let's have a chat, Melissa." They found themselves

a child. Mr. Smith, I'm not who you

don’t want my life disrupted.” Thomas wasn't taken aback

remained, enhancing

was a resemblance to Melissa, a similarity

spoke softly. “I'm aware of your

your father and I would like you to

your place in our family and then marry Marcus, bringing honor to both our houses.” Melissa was momentarily

might have been naive, but she wasn't naive

to leverage her

ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations. Moreover, I have no

Smith household? And what about Vanessa?” Thomas

be easily swayed by the allure of benefits and compliance with the

seeming fragile, was

I won't hesitate to reveal Mr. Smith's affair and the tragic

left Thomas even more

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stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to look after you. You should at least

raised me. I see no reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa departed without

and the hardships she must

phone, he dialed a number. Soon, a commanding voice inquired, “Thomas, how did your discussion with her go? The Smith family is relying on her cooperation.” Thomas replied with a bitter smile, “She refused.” Frustration colored the other end of the line. “Incredible. She's choosing to reject a better life, just as

you hadn't deceived Melissa's

of just wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on the phone

might be a kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he should have brought his wife with him and she could have helped pick out some other things suitable for girls as

Smith family's diminished status, they were still capable of caring for

planned to return another

delivery from the hotel

She stared

bags filled with delicate pastries and

and he bears a

she took the bags

wanted no ties with the Smith family and had no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the

the ticket, Melissa felt a

a bowl of noodles, unaware

you alright, miss?” asked

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memories of his kindness - the times he applied hand cream to her sleeping hands, the contrived supermarket trips, and how he spent all the money in her pocket, leaving

the noodles

finished them, considering the hardships she

evening, she headed to the

arrival, she altered her

a bus, and finally shared a ride

determined to

called the proprietress, expressing her apologies. “I can't return to Warsew. Thank you

call, Melissa removed her phone card, replacing it

the bus stop

bus with her luggage, Melissa moved slowly, the morning

somber mood over the office. Sylvia, his chief secretary, treaded carefully amidst the

to the

With only two days left before her departure to

believing that

as she dialed Melissa's number, only

in confusion. An hour later, she tried calling

crept over Sylvia. She used her network to discover that Melissa

momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed time to cool

Sylvia felt compelled

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proprietress. The news she received left her phone hanging limply in her hand.

She had vanished to an unknown

‘s (Eagles) No

in thought. Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the potential finality it might bring to his

door, she found Marcus immersed

without looking up, “Cancel all of today's appointments.” Sylvia remained silent. After a pause, Marcus glanced up.

pen halted briefly before he replied, maintaining his composure. “She went back to Warsew, right? That's good. She has acquaintances there.” Sylvia fixed

didn't return to Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody knows where she's gone. It seems she's made a conscious choice to keep her

Fowler, it's possible you may

don't believe

privy to the details of what transpired between you two, but I'm certain there's been some misunderstanding. Melissa isn't one for schemes... and she genuinely cares for you.” Marcus remained silent,

2927 In a gentle tone, he asked, “Do you care for her deeply?” Sylvia didn’t respond directly, instead reflecting, “My affection for her stems from yours. In truth, as a working woman, I don’t often allow myself

closed softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone, his expression still

of document in front of

that Melissa had left, and

she

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why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because she didn't want to be

had asked her to

doted on

way he treated her

In his mind, he had the means to find her as long as he wanted to, but this turned out to be not

of the setting sun passed through the glass, its golden rays falling on the side of Marcus’ face, highlighting his handsome and

It wasn't until the evening that Sylvia knocked on his office door again. “Mr. Fowler,

front of the window and didn't say anything

window where he could see most of the city. The sky had turned dark, and all the street lights below had

in complete shambles. He had thought of finding Melissa, but even if he did, could they still go back to the way things were? Besides, Marcus had to go to

couldn't allow himself put his

interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need me to cancel his application?” The news made

after a short pause, Marcus said flatly, “No need. Let him

When she first heard this, Sylvia couldn't believe

Marcus was going to Livebop. As