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.

knock and a half-hour wait, Melissa

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

my parents as a child. Mr. Smith, I'm not who you think I am. Please, don't seek

life disrupted.” Thomas wasn't taken aback by her

gentle smile remained, enhancing

to Melissa,

spoke softly. “I'm aware of

would like you to return

your place in our family and then marry Marcus,

naive, but she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand the Smith family's

sought to leverage her relationship with the Fowler

on her lips. “You're mistaken. I've ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations. Moreover, I have no

my place in the Smith household? And what about Vanessa?” Thomas

allure of benefits and compliance with the Smith family's wishes. However, her was actually smarter than he

fragile, was bolstered by her lack of

hesitate to reveal Mr. Smith's affair and the tragic fate of his mistress.” Her words were accompanied

left Thomas

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Thomas attempted to persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas.

reason for a meeting.” With

her strength and the hardships she must have

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,

deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status,

looked unwell. Can't you show any compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She

leaving, Thomas stopped by a pastry shop. He purchased some items and had them delivered to Melissa at her hotel, thinking it might be a kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he

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

planned to

a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy of a Mr.

stared at

and desserts greeted her, items that

smile, remarked, “That gentleman seemed quite respectable, and he bears a resemblance to you. Is

bags to her room

had no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her to book a train for 8:00

at the ticket, Melissa felt a

for a bowl of noodles, unaware of the

miss?” asked a concerned

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struggled with leaving Marcus. Despite his animosity she clung to 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 him

flavor of the

considering the hardships she

the train station with minimal

upon arrival, she

a bus, and finally shared a ride to the southern city

determined

“I can't return to Warsew. Thank you for

Melissa removed her phone card, replacing it with a new

the bus stop was sparsely

the morning light casting a glow on her as she

Fowler Group, Marcus was visibly upset, casting a somber mood over the office. Sylvia, his chief

Sylvia ascended to the rooftop to call

With only two days left before her departure

the Fowler Group, believing that Melissa's reluctance to part with

nature of young relationships as she dialed

was off? Sylvia stared at her device in confusion. An hour later, she tried calling

result, and a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network

a momentary relief, assuming Melissa

felt compelled to

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The news she received left her

She had vanished to

(Eagles) No

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

door,

appointments.” Sylvia remained silent. After a pause, Marcus glanced up.

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

return to Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody knows where she's gone. It seems

Fowler, it's possible you may never

don't believe

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, his face turned away

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 the luxury of such emotions.” A bitter smile touched Sylvia's lips. “In a way, Melissa's departure eases things for me. Yet, I can't say it brings me any joy.” With those

closed softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone,

piles of document in front of him, thinking about what

and

she went somewhere

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

recalled what he had said to Melissa last night. He had asked her to accompany him for three days, and for each night, he

had doted on

couldn't stand the way he treated

However, he didn't expect her to go to a place that he couldn't find. In his mind, he had the means to

hues of the setting sun passed through the glass, its golden rays falling on the side of

the evening that Sylvia knocked on his office door

stood in front of the window and didn't say anything or

could see most of the city. The sky had turned dark, and

that mean she also didn't want Ryan? Marcus’ mind was in complete shambles. He had thought of finding Melissa, but even if he did, could they still go back to the way

allow himself put his emotions above

Marcus didn't say anything, Sylvia delivered another news. “The marketing department's recruitment is expanding. I hear that Ryan passed the interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need me

But after a short pause, Marcus said flatly, “No

young employees.” When

he was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop. As such,