Chapter 2941 It was the distinct scent of a hand cream.

He had bought it himself for Melissa and rubbed it on her hands. He wouldn't mistake the scent for anything else.

Marcus took a deep breath and greedily inhaled the remaining traces.

He took in Lungfuls of air, his feelings slowly cooling until they died down. There was no Longer any burning from hearing her name, and he convinced himself not to look for her.

After what had seemed an eternity, Marcus stepped inside the elevator.

He went downstairs to retrieve his broken phone, absentmindedly looking at the pieces.

There was only one photo of Melissa in it.

(Eagles) ‘s (Eagles) And now even that was gone. He couldn't piece it back to the way it was before.

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Above him, a figure stood on the second floor near the corner of the elevator. Melissa stared at Marcus from the shadows.

He had lost a lot of weight.

He seemed different from how he used to be. Somehow, he carried himself with more seriousness, but she felt no fear toward him.

Perhaps her own affection had been the reason why she used to be afraid of him.

But things might be different now.

Lowering her eyes, she placed a hand over her stomach. The baby was an unexpected development.

Despite having taken the pill, she still got pregnant.

‘When Melissa first found out, she hesitated to tell him. She was afraid that if she told Marcus that she had gotten pregnant, he would probably accuse her of pulling a trick to deceive him.

Not once had she forgotten his words.

He said right to her face that she didn't deserve to be his wife.

As if sensing her melancholy, the baby in her womb wriggled around.

Melissa felt the movements and kicks under her palm. A gentle smile curved on her lips. Now that she had a child, she would never be alone again.

She raised her head and took one last look at Marcus.

Melissa bid farewell to him in her heart. “Goodbye, Marcus. We'll never see each other again.” Without going through the prenatal checkup, Melissa quietly entered the elevator and left.

Chapter 2942 Alexis’ postpartum examination went without a hitch. Both she and her child were in perfect health.

When she got into the car, she saw a small bag with a broken phone inside.

Alexis looked down at her baby and cooed. In a gentle voice, she asked, “Marcus, what happened to your phone? Why were you so angry?” “I dropped it. It was an accident,” Marcus replied flatly.

“Accident? That's uncharacteristic of you.” Alexis speculated that his sour mood had something to do with Melissa.

However, it was pretty obvious that he didn't want to talk about it, so she quickly changed the topic. “Are you going back to Livebop soon? Why not just stay for a few more days?” Marcus gripped the steering wheel with his slender fingers.

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There was nothing else Alexis could say to that.

It had snowed that day, and the road was covered with ice.

Fortunately, Marcus’ driving skills were top-notch.

He changed to another road where there was less snow and the car moved along steadily. When he took a turn, his eyes caught a woman standing with her back to him at a bus stop across the street.

(Eagles) She was just the right height, and her hair was just the right color.

Even from a distance, Marcus could see the curve of the woman's round stomach. She was pregnant.

The woman raised her head to check the bus sign, as if thinking about which bus to take.

She had to be around seven or eight months pregnant. Why was she taking the bus alone on such a snowy day? What was her husband doing? Marcus caught himself in a rare moment of distraction, but he couldn't afford to let his thoughts wander. Alexis and Daniel were in the back seat, and he had to pay attention to the road. He looked away quickly, and the black off-road vehicle brushed past the woman.

At the same moment, she turned around.

It was Melissa.

Once again, the two missed each other.

A bus slowly rolled to a stop in front of her, and Melissa got on.

When she sat down, she saw that she had received a call from Julie, the proprietress of the small diner in Warsew where she once worked.

Chapter 2943 Julie Wilson's husband had lost all his money to gambling, and he was neck-deep in debt. His creditors often came to harass his family, which eventually forced them to close the dinner.

It was only a matter of time before Julie's husband was taken to prison.

Coincidentally, Melissa was currently in a good place, financially.

She worked as a secretary for the Watson Group in Heron.

Last month, she was transferred to the branch on Duefron.

She hesitated about the move at first, but in the end, she agreed.

Eagles.

The Watson Group compensated well. Melissa didn't want to lose such an opportunity because she was being held back by the past.

returned to Duefron and rented

more than enough space, and she invited Julie to live

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Just wait at

was old, but it was clean and

as Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie and her many bags

giving her

greeting,

everything that had happened to her, Julie was no stranger to the ups and downs of life. It would take a lot

hand. Julie looked her up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing things all on your own." Julie asked no

no need to

her head slightly. She offered to help Julie carry her things, but Julie would have none of it. She went upstairs, easily carrying her bags with her. “I'm used to this,” Julie

nothing." Melissa held her belly

with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving

Then, she opened her Luggage and took her things out one by

all the bag contained

the little one’s old enough to go to kindergarten, I'l find a place and open a small diner. With that, I'd be able to save some college funds for

came to her and wiped her

just starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able to take care of your child.” A bittersweet smile appeared on Melissa's

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pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and

kept drying Melissa's tears. “From now on, we have

and I'l be counting on you too.” Then, she brought up another

didn't have the check-up?” she asked curiously. “Or is there anything wrong with the baby? You can tell me, Melissa. I've gone through what you're going through now. I might be able to offer

have the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did he see you?" Julie

probably thought he misheard or it was her that others were calling.” Julie carefully

that looked really expensive. Melissa... are you sure you don't want to give you two another chance? From how I see

it yourself? We'll be taking care of the child together. He can't know. You can't tell him." Julie let out

2945 The doorbell rang, and Julie gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.”

It was Ryan.

expecting mothers, he seemed to have come to check on Melissa. His eyes went wide at the sight of Julie, and he asked in a low voice, “Is Melissa here?” (Eagles) Julie recognized Ryan. She knew he was a

she asked, “What are you doing here?” Ryan ignored her and instead called out loudly, “Melissa.” Hearing her name, she walked over. She hadn't even contacted Ryan since she left. She just met him by accident one time. Melissa didn't know what had gotten into him. He had sold his parents” house and gave her the 400 thousand dollars

want anything to do with Ryan

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he thought differently. Ryan was aware of his condition, and he knew that he would likely never be able to have his own

growing inside Melissa's womb

in her stomach was Marcus’ child. It was a descendant of the Fowlers. If Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his own. Marcus would never know, as he had

did he plan on letting him know

what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie.

here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had always been

steps backward, both angry and embarrassed. “You'll regret this, Melissa." Melissa just ignored him.

me, you can't blame me for what I might do. For example, your precious job... Think it over and choose wisely.” Ryan stared at her for a

a cruel laugh. “Haha, I see you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus rub

Julie sneered. “So what? It's none of your business. At the very least, he is leagues better than someone like you!” Her words hit a

you. He won't ever want you. From what I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with someone. There will be no shortage of beautiful, upper-class women around

2946 With those words,

child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore him.

you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle down with another

would be a woman who would be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter of time. There was no

was a small

months away

she was

up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join

go, had it not been for the fact that the client was from abroad, they couldn't find a proper translator in time and

had to bring her

her sit in the back seat and

over 4@ years old, and he had always been single. Melissa heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young, and he couldn't bring himself to

pry into other people's private

Eagles.

He

black Limo across from them. Walking

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding on to

looked at them quietly,

forced a smile and answered, “He's my former boss." Albert's smile didn't falter. “I see. Then, let's

like the idea of going out to

2947 For one, she no longer wanted to have any connection with

was by his side, while she was alone and pregnant his child. This was a very awkward and unbearable

they last saw each other, and now, Marcus eventually chose a

Ryan had talked about! Before Albert could get down from the car,

at work back then and we didn't part on

have to meet him. I'll just go over and say

Albert said, quickly stepped out of the car and hurried over to open

over 40, he still maintained his physical charm. After all, he

Luggage. At some point, he turned and said to Jessie, who was standing very close to him, “Isn't this inappropriate? Why not keep a bit of distance?” But Jessie said with a pout like a spoiled child, “I told my family I have a boyfriend, but they didn't believe me, and they even decided to send someone to follow me. If not for James’ sake, at least Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All

the time you behaved like a jerk, you

and quickly removed her hand which she had placed on his arm, but Jessie

what a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out, which startled

surprise. “Uncle Albert, why are you in Duefron?” he

Heron and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself also never made any effort to conceal

was celebrating her birthday and even on Valentine's

though Rena would usually refuse to accept them, he always

had been going on

time, he became indifferent and began to

this

had no choice but to admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite

with a smile, referring to Jessie who was still hanging on Marcus’ arm.

just a friend,” Marcus clarified with a

quickly pulled his arm out of her grip. He wasn't a particularly warm person. “Uncle Albert, it's getting late, I need to board,” he said to Albert

chin slightly

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