Chapter 2931 Unaware of Marcus’ thoughts, the servant rubbed her hands, set the dish on the table, and quietly departed.

Removing his coat, Marcus seated himself at the table.

His gaze lingered on the Lamb chop. Surprisingly surpassing Melissa's culinary skills, yet his appetite remained absent. Retrieving his phone, Marcus dialed a number in silence.

Unfortunately, Melissa's phone persisted in its powered-off state.

Marcus angrily tossed his phone onto the table and abstained from eating anything.

A week passed, and still, he couldn't locate her.

After taking a shower, he found himself in the guest room, where their last intimate encounter had transpired.

Typically, their encounters didn't unfold in the guest room.

(Eagles) ‘s (Eagles) That night, there were signs of his displeasure, but Melissa didn't pick up on them. Despite feeling hurt during their intimate encounter, she made an effort to please him and ensure his comfort.

A bitter smile played on Marcus’ lips.

Leaning against the bed's headboard, Marcus caressed the pillow, detecting a lingering trace of her scent.

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Resting on the bedside table, beneath the ring-containing box, lay a receipt left by Melissa at the pharmacy. It documented her purchase of morning-after pills, and as per the clerk, she even consumed one within the store.

Did she harbor resentment as she ingested the contraceptive? The desire to discuss the Smith family lingered within her, yet he failed to provide the opportunity. Her departure likely stemmed from disappointment in him.

Ultimately, he found himself abandoned in their relationship.

Melissa had severed her ties with him.

During the nocturnal hours, Marcus found himself immersed in a dream while reclined on the bed.

The dream unfolded with Melissa's return.

He dreamt about events that had occurred in the past.

“Melissa,” he murmured, a plea escaping his lips in the dream.

He awoke with a sense of joy, but the room remained silent. Early summer nights were characterized by the chirping of insects outside and the hum of the air conditioner.

The following day, Marcus skipped going to the company.

Instead, he drove for five hours to Warsew and met with the owner of the breakfast shop where Melissa had once worked.

Opting against inquiries, he simply left behind Duefron's specialties as a gesture.

Chapter 2932 As the black off-road vehicle departed, the proprietress observed its departure for an extended duration.

After returning to Duefron, Marcus spent hours sitting at the same cafe where he had been with Melissa before. He ordered a lemon tea and a slice of pie that Melissa had ordered for him the last time.

Though not entirely accustomed to the taste, he savored the meal at a leisurely pace.

His remarkable appearance attracted the gaze of many other patrons.

A strikingly beautiful little girl inquired, “Sir, are you heartbroken?” Marcus found himself momentarily taken aback.

After a brief pause, a smile adorned his face. “Indeed, I've suffered heartbreak. I wasn't a good partner. I lost her.” Rising from his seat, he departed the establishment.

Instead of returning to the apartment, he chose to leave it behind.

The diamond ring and the receipt remained within.

Occasionally, Marcus contemplated the notion that, in an alternate space, another version of himself might be leading a blissful life in that apartment with a different Melissa.

In that alternate reality, that version of Marcus wouldn't bring her to tears.

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Eagles.

Marcus embarked on a journey to Livebop, leaving Sylvia behind in Duefron instead.

Seasons shifted, with spring giving way to fall.

Initially anticipating a one-year stint in Livebop, Marcus found himself extending his stay unexpectedly to three years.

Concluding the first year, Marcus returned home as Alexis welcomed the arrival of her second child.

Following the arrival of the new baby, the Fowlers’ house buzzed with noise and excitement.

Battling lingering jet lag, Marcus visited Alexis at Leonel’s villa, finding both mother and son in good health. Leonel's attentive care for Alexis was evident.

Named Daniel, Alexis’ son exhibited robust health.

Reports suggested he remained energetic, crying from dawn until dusk.

Evelyn expressed great fondness for Daniel.

Even the family dog displayed excitement, leaping around the bed.

When it was time to breastfeed Daniel, Marcus and Leonel excused themselves. Engaging in casual conversation, the two men found solace in the living room. Abruptly, Leonel inquired, “I've heard that you retained Ryan within the Fowler Group?” Marcus suddenly recalled, offering a faint smile without explanation.

Chapter 2933 However, Leonel, being an astute man, immediately understood Marcus’ intention. As as worked in the Fowler there was long Ryan Group, a possibility that Melissa might return one day.

Probing further, Leonel questioned, “If your concern for Melissa is genuine, why refrain from actively searching for her?” Approaching the window, Marcus unlatched it and retrieved a cigarette, igniting it. After consuming half, he uttered in a subdued tone, “l won't actively seek her out.” Numerous days had gone by since that fateful night.

The chapter between Marcus and Melissa remained in that apartment, just like the diamond ring and the receipt.

A multitude of Fowler Group employees awaited Marcus’ financial obligations.

Time was of the essence, and Marcus couldn't afford further delay.

Acknowledging that his justifications were mere pretexts, he himself knew that the true reason lay in his awareness of Melissa's genuine desire to depart and her profound disappointment in him.

Offering her peace of mind became his solitary contribution now.

leaner and more seasoned. His profile

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hazily recalled Marcus being 28

“My plate is full of business matters.” He extinguished the cigarette and decided to check

invitation

lamp chops, a term Marcus

he

back to the Fowler residence, Marcus passed by the

yet he lingered within it for

the Fowler residence, Marcus found it alive with joy, celebrating

earlier, now meticulously organizing each item. Rena wore a serene expression, and Elva

Elva joyfully approached, linking

Leonel.” A faint smile graced Marcus’

2934 Gently nudging her, Marcus quipped, “Not everyone's like you, giggling all day long

Marcus, advised in a gentle tone, “Head upstairs for some rest. I'l Let you know when dinner’s ready.” Acknowledging it with a nod,

himself by the

reverberated through

partially open door, bearing

letter” Continuing, she remarked, “We're in 2022, and it's amusing people still resort to letter-writing.” With a profound

have it. It arrived in the mail last week,” Elva explained. Elva

hurried away after expressing her thoughts. After all, it

lips, Marcus nonchalantly opened the

was a check amounting to

He examined it closely.

letter bore a Duefron

to Duefron! Marcus had spent a considerable amount of time scrutinizing the draft, and his eyes were beginning to ache

ethereal glow of the lamp cast a

Marcus sank into the sofa by the window, resting his head against its back. In this melancholic moment, memories that had long been sealed away began to resurface in his

kindness he had once shown Melissa and all the harm he had inflicted upon her flooded

would allow people

passing of time, Marcus found himself unable to quell the unease that welled up within him upon hearing tidbits of news concerning

she wouldn't have refused to provide even a

the depths of the suffering she must

retrieved his phone from his pocket and opened the photo

he

resentment he once held, he couldn't bring

her image once more, his

Eagles.

through. Although he had mentally prepared himself for it, the result

screen and couldn't resist revisiting the

swung open, and Waylen

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offering a faint smile. “What's on your mind? Your sister called you from the stairs for quite

distraction. Waylen smiled and remarked, “What's got you

the door. “Isn't dinner ready?” As Marcus approached, Waylen placed a

It's just a breakup, after all.” Marcus’ tone remained indifferent as he responded, “I'm not getting into a new relationship.” Waylen sensed that Marcus

with the influence of our family, it wouldn't be difficult to bring Melissa back and have her marry you." “Dad,

his son, Waylen didn't press the matter further. Instead, he

as she would remain an inseparable part of his life

they avoided mentioning Melissa, but an air of tension hung over the table.

herself, Elva finally spoke up first. “Marcus, while you were at Alexis’ place, someone from the Smith family paid a

up at Elva,

“They said they want their daughter back and that once they find her, they'll

in company matters anymore, I'm more than capable of handling those Smith brothers. Actually, your mother could handle them on her own.” Rena cast a discreet glance at

for Melissa's sake.” Hoping for acknowledgment, Waylen had intended to ask for credit, but Marcus responded firmly, “Don't do it for Melissa's, or anyone else's sake. If they return, just drive them

surname is Brown, not Smith. Our

in reality, they merely sought connections with the Fowler family. However,

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reflect on how things might have been different with Melissa if it weren't for the Smith family’s

in, Marcus started the car and

would normally accompany with a cigarette, but he refrained due to his wife and daughter's presence. After a while, he confided, “When I went upstairs earlier, I found Marcus leaning against the sofa. That look on his face... Rena... it's rare for me to see Marcus like that.

to his apartment, lost in his

alongside him. Only then did Marcus casually inquire,

and eventually replied, “I don't recall her coming by during my shifts. As for the times I wasn't

morning. I was on duty that night. She seemed profoundly upset, sobbing incessantly. Her clothes were drenched, and she was shivering. Mr. Fowler, you can't treat your girlfriend like

taken aback by this unexpected insight from the security

expressed his gratitude to the security guard and handed over the two packs of cigarettes as a token

his way

a year since anyone had been here, including the cleaning ladies, and the place was shrouded

he noticed that the velvet box and the receipt from when Melissa had purchased the pills were also covered

the

with

resigned himself to the end of his relationship with Melissa when she had left in disappointment. If she hadn't

he would have gone on meeting new girls, gotten married someone suitable, and started a family, gradually

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gaze and whispered, “Are you punishing me? Are you making me pay for not being able to forget you throughout my life?” Between him and Melissa, it was impossible

faring. He stared at the box for a long moment before finally picking

hushed conversation over the phone with someone from a well-known detective

with just a few words. “Consider it done.” After ending the call, Marcus immediately forwarded all the information he had on Melissa to the detective agency. As he sent her photo, his fingertips couldn't resist lightly caressing

that tugged at Marcus’ heartstrings, a poignant reminder of the happier times they

depth of other people's love, but he knew that the memories he held of him and Melissa were slowly slipping away, like grains of sand

yearned to preserve those fading

relentless pursuit

there was

in Duefron for an extended period. The letter may have been sent by someone

his office for an

as

and surmised that it was likely related to

year had passed, yet there had been no

lifted, and she remarked, “Mr. Fowler, it's snowing outside.” Marcus turned to gaze at the snowflakes falling beyond the French window. Sylvia continued, “Duefron hasn't experienced such heavy snowfall in several years. By the time we get off work, I'm afraid the ground will be covered in a thick layer of snow.” Marcus remained silent

offer surprised Sylvia. In the

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