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

enough space, and she invited

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pick her up, but Julie refused. “You're pregnant. You shouldn't be running around all over the place. Just wait at home.

was old,

apartment building, she saw Julie and her

called, giving

warmth of her greeting, sadness made her eyes

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

finally settling on her stomach. “It must be

was no need to

have none of it. She went upstairs, easily carrying her bags with her. “I'm used to this,”

nothing." Melissa held her belly and led the

and hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving at a pretty

Luggage and

clothes, all the bag

the next two years taking care of your baby while you go back to work. When 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 our little angel.” Melissa's

to her and wiped her tears. “What are

years ago I had nothing too, and I'm 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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but her certainty brought a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and

drying Melissa's tears. “From now

brought up another topic. “How was the

check-up?” she asked curiously. “Or is there anything wrong with the baby? You can tell me, Melissa. I've gone

didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did he see you?" Julie asked, surprise

Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that

see me once in Warsew. He didn't say anything; he just left me some gifts that looked really expensive. Melissa... are you sure you don't want to give you two another chance? From how I see it, he really Loves you.” With a bitter smile, Melissa said, “We're not right for each other.” Julie kept her eyes

He can't know. You can't tell him." Julie let out a resigned sigh. “I can't win over you. Okay. We will do it ourselves.” Melissa leaned gently

gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She had not expected the man standing

It was Ryan.

contained things suitable for 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

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 he got from it. She

anything to

&

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

plan on letting him know Melissa's

with his dramatic entrance, it was easy to guess what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged

kill you!" Ryan had always been one to abuse the weak and

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

me for what I might do. For example, your precious job... Think it over and choose wisely.” Ryan stared at

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

none of your business. At the very least, he is leagues better than someone

heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with someone. There will be no shortage of beautiful, upper-class women around him. Women

With those words, he stormed

That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore him. He

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

one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only

calmness was a

two months away from giving birth.

she

to the airport to pick up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated

couldn't find a proper translator in time and Melissa was the

of these circumstances, Albert had

sit in the back seat and talk

Group that he had once met

pry

Eagles.

respected Albert. He

car stopped, Melissa saw a group of people get out of the black Limo across from them. Walking at the very front was Marcus, with a

Her name was Jessie.

that moment, she was holding on to Marcus’ arm

at them quietly,

a smile and answered, “He's my former boss." Albert's smile didn't falter. “I see. Then, let's go and say hello.” As

like the idea of going out

no longer wanted to

while she was alone and pregnant his child. This was a very awkward and unbearable situation for

a year since they last saw each other, and now, Marcus

that new girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked about! Before Albert could get down from

then and we

unpleasant experience with him, I guess you don't have to meet him. I'll just go over and say hello

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

Group in Heron. Even though he was over 40, he still maintained

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

behaved like a jerk, you should really

that's a good reason why I should help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she had placed on his arm, but Jessie drew closer

coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out, which startled

his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert, why are

was a well-known fact in both Heron and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert

and even on Valentine's Day, he would send her expensive

refuse to accept them, he always insisted that she

had been going on for about

usually felt displeased with it. But over time, he became indifferent and began to consider

first heard this

no choice but to admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive businessman, but also an affectionate romantic.

who

a friend,” Marcus clarified

arm out of her grip. He wasn't a particularly warm person. “Uncle Albert, it's getting

chin

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