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.

and a half-hour wait,

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

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

Thomas

remained, enhancing his

was a resemblance to Melissa,

then spoke softly. “I'm aware of your involvement with

and I would like you

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

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

to leverage her relationship

on her lips. “You're mistaken. I've ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I

my place in the Smith household? And what about

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

often seeming fragile, was bolstered by her lack

I won't hesitate to reveal Mr. Smith's affair and the tragic fate of his mistress.”

Thomas even

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leave, Thomas attempted to persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to look

no reason for a

strength and

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 ungrateful as her mother,”

deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status, none of this would have happened. Melissa is

her? She is

a pastry shop. He purchased some items and had them delivered to Melissa at her hotel, thinking it might be a kind

family's diminished status, they were still capable

to return

room, Melissa received a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy of

She stared at the delivery.

with delicate pastries and

friendly smile, remarked, “That gentleman seemed quite respectable, and he bears a resemblance to you. Is he a family elder?” Melissa

took the bags to her room but didn't

no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her

at the ticket, Melissa felt a pang of

a bowl of noodles, unaware of

miss?” asked

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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

the

Melissa finished them, considering the hardships she might

evening, she headed to the train station

arrival, she altered her

Melissa took a taxi, and then a bus, and finally shared a ride to

determined

“I can't return to Warsew. Thank you for everything though.” The proprietress could only respond

Melissa removed her phone card, replacing it with a new one not linked to

morning, the

morning

a somber mood

Sylvia ascended to the rooftop

left before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed to follow Rena's instructions

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

considered the on-again, off-again nature of young relationships as she dialed Melissa's

An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but there was no change - the phone remained off.

sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network to discover

felt a momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed

Sylvia felt compelled to visit

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shop's proprietress. The news she received left her phone hanging limply in her

Warsew. She had vanished

‘s (Eagles) No

to inform

door, she found

a pause, Marcus glanced up. “What is it?" Sylvia's voice was barely above a

“She went back to Warsew, right? That's good. She has acquaintances

significant pause, she spoke up again, her voice softer yet heavier with emotion. “No, Melissa didn't return to Warsew. I've tried calling her, and

possible you may never see her

don't believe

been some misunderstanding. Melissa isn't one for schemes... and she genuinely cares for you.” Marcus remained silent,

“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

her, leaving Marcus alone, his expression

Marcus stared at the piles of document in front of him, thinking about what Sylvia had just told

left, and

‘s (Eagles) Rather, she went

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the reason why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because she

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

doted on

the way

to a place that he couldn't find. In his mind, he had the means to find her as long as he wanted to, but this turned out to

golden rays falling on the side of Marcus’ face, highlighting his handsome

he stood there alone. It wasn't until the evening that Sylvia knocked on his office

window and didn't say anything or even

the city. The sky had turned

Ryan? Marcus’ mind was in complete shambles. He had thought of finding Melissa, but even if he

put his emotions

interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need me to

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

could use some young employees.” When she first heard this, Sylvia couldn't

Marcus was going to Livebop. As