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, Melissa finally

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

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

life disrupted.” Thomas wasn't taken

smile remained, enhancing

Melissa, a similarity

aware of your involvement

I would like you

in our family and then marry Marcus, bringing honor to both our

have been naive, but she wasn't naive

her relationship

gaze, a small smile playing on her lips. “You're mistaken. I've ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't

my father even acknowledge my place in the Smith household? And what about Vanessa?” Thomas was

Melissa would be easily swayed by the allure of benefits and compliance with the Smith family's

often seeming fragile, was bolstered

out again. Or I won't hesitate to reveal Mr.

Thomas

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is overseas. He sent me to look after you. You

no reason for a meeting.”

reflected on her strength and the hardships she must

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,” the

countered, “Isn't the fault yours? If you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status, none of this would

compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after

purchased some items and had them delivered to Melissa at her hotel, thinking it might be a kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he should have brought his wife

the Smith family's diminished status, they were

planned to

room, Melissa received a delivery from the

2925 She stared at the

and desserts

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

moment's thought, she took the bags to her room but didn't

no ties with the Smith family and had no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire was

Melissa felt a pang

out for a bowl of noodles, unaware of the tears that silently dripped

alright, miss?” asked

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animosity she clung to memories of his kindness - the times he applied hand cream to her sleeping hands, the contrived

the

them, considering the hardships

the train

arrival, she

took a taxi, and then a bus, and finally shared a ride to the southern city of

was determined to

called the proprietress, expressing her apologies. “I can't return to Warsew. Thank you for everything though.” The proprietress could only respond with a

phone card, replacing it with a new one

the bus

bus with her luggage, Melissa moved slowly, the morning light casting a glow on

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

ascended to the rooftop to

2926 With only two days left before her departure to

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

off-again nature of young relationships as she dialed Melissa's number, only to find out that Melissa's phone was

Sylvia stared at her device in confusion. An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but there was no change - the

over Sylvia. She used her

a momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed time to cool

compelled to

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leaving, she contacted the breakfast shop's proprietress. The news she received left her phone hanging limply

She

(Eagles) No one

resolved to inform Marcus, despite the potential finality

door, she found Marcus immersed

of today's appointments.” Sylvia remained silent. After a pause, Marcus glanced up. “What is it?" Sylvia's voice was barely

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

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

don't believe

for schemes... and she genuinely cares for you.” Marcus remained silent,

In truth, as a working woman, I don’t often allow myself the luxury of such emotions.” A bitter smile touched Sylvia's lips.

her, leaving Marcus

front of him, thinking about what Sylvia

and

(Eagles) Rather, she went somewhere they didn't

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

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

doted on

couldn't stand the way he treated her last

successful in driving Melissa away. However, he didn't expect her to go to a place that he couldn't find. In his mind, he had the means to find her as

golden rays

that Sylvia knocked on his

in front of the window and didn't say anything

fixed outside the French window where he could see most of the city.

Liked him. By disappearing, did 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 things were? Besides, Marcus had to go

allow himself put his emotions above the

hear that Ryan passed the interview. Mr. Fowler,

2928 But after a short pause, Marcus said

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

understood where he was coming from. Marcus was going