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.

Marcus appeared leaner and more seasoned. His profile bore

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a gravelly voice, Leonel queried, “What prompts you to smoke so extensively now?” Nonchalantly, Marcus responded, “My plate is full of business matters.” He extinguished the cigarette and decided to check on Alexis and Daniel

evening, Alexis extended an invitation for Marcus

prepared lamp chops, a term Marcus

Politely, he declined the

back to the Fowler residence, Marcus passed

car remained stationed at the roadside, yet he lingered within it for

Marcus found it alive with joy, celebrating the arrival

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

Elva joyfully approached, linking her arm

Leonel.” A faint smile graced Marcus’ features, prompting Elva’s countenance to darken.

all day long like a little fool.” Uttering these words, he found himself

with Rena. However, Rena, glancing up at Marcus, advised in a gentle tone, “Head upstairs for some

himself by the window, indulging in yet another

knock reverberated through the

through the partially open door,

love letter” Continuing, she remarked, “We're in 2022, and it's amusing people still resort to letter-writing.” With a profound gaze, Marcus requested that she hand over

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the baby products, so she hurried away after expressing her thoughts.

Marcus nonchalantly opened

amounting to eight hundred

chill run through his entire body. He examined it closely. Even though Melissa wasn't the one

letter bore a Duefron

Duefron! Marcus had spent a considerable amount of time

of the lamp cast

his head against its back. In this melancholic moment, memories that had

kindness he had once shown Melissa and all the harm he had inflicted

a year's time would allow people to release their grip on the past and

passing of time, Marcus found himself unable to quell the unease that

willing to see him, she wouldn't have refused to provide even a real address; instead, she

couldn't fathom the depths of the suffering she must

Marcus retrieved his phone from his pocket and

pictures he had, one was

and the resentment he once held,

he gazed at her image once more, his

Eagles.

dialed a familiar number. It still didn’t get through. Although he had mentally

and couldn't resist revisiting the photo

the door swung open, and Waylen

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

but Waylen's keen eyes didn’t miss his distraction. Waylen smiled and remarked, “What's got you

Marcus approached, Waylen placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder

a breakup, after all.” Marcus’ tone remained indifferent as he responded, “I'm not getting into a new relationship.” Waylen sensed that Marcus might still be putting

stairs together, Waylen smiled and quipped, “In fact, with the influence of our family, it wouldn't be difficult to bring Melissa back and have her marry you." “Dad, if something isn't meant to be, trying to force it won't make much of a difference,” Marcus

press the matter further. Instead, he

moved on from Melissa, as she would remain an inseparable

mentioning Melissa, but an air of

up first. “Marcus, while you were at Alexis’ place, someone from

Marcus looked up at Elva,

that once they find her, they'll hold you

“Marcus, don't worry, even though I don't typically get involved in company matters anymore, I'm more than capable of handling those Smith brothers. Actually,

but Marcus responded firmly, “Don't do it for Melissa's, or anyone else's sake. If they return, just drive them

momentary lull, he questioned, “Are you not interested in marrying her?” (Eagles) Marcus, not in the mood for dinner anymore, stood up and walked outside. He stated firmly as he walked, “Melissa's surname is Brown, not Smith. Our family never had, and never will have,

want their daughter back, in reality, they merely sought connections with

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how things might have been different with

creeping in, Marcus started the car and drove

Rena spoke gently. “You really touched a nerve with Marcus.” Waylen sighed, a habit he 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. He

his apartment,

to the security guard and took a drag alongside him. Only then did Marcus casually inquire, “Has my ex-girlfriend visited here in the past six months? She left something behind when she left.”

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

about six months ago, when she left early in the 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

was taken aback by this unexpected

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

made his way to the top-floor

than half a year since anyone had been here, including

guest room, he noticed that the velvet box and the receipt from when Melissa had purchased

the edge of the bed, he opened the box, placed the folded draft inside, and

with conflicting

in disappointment. If she hadn't sent the draft to him,

married someone suitable,

Melissa's actions had resurrected the past

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not being able to forget you throughout my life?” Between him and Melissa,

help but worry about her and wanted to know how she was faring. He stared at the box for a

the phone with someone from a well-known detective

need your help finding someone, and money is no object.” On the other end of the line, the detective replied with just a few words. “Consider it done.” After ending the call, Marcus immediately forwarded

that photograph, Melissa's smile emanated an innocence that tugged at Marcus’ heartstrings, a poignant reminder of the

that the memories he held of him and Melissa were slowly slipping

yearned to

in Duefron, but in his relentless pursuit to find

his unwavering determination, there was still no

in Duefron for an extended period. The letter may have been sent by someone else, possibly to conceal her precise location from

ending the call, Marcus sat in his office for an extended period, his thoughts consumed by the enigmatic disappearance

smile as she said,

mood and surmised that it was likely related to

had passed, yet there had been no word or

hasn't experienced such heavy snowfall in several years. By the time we get off work, I'm

“How about we make everyone end work at 4:00 today?” This offer surprised Sylvia. In the past, even in adverse weather conditions, employees weren't allowed to leave work before

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