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.

and rented a

had more than enough space, and

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to pick her up, but Julie refused. “You're pregnant. You shouldn't be running around all over the place. Just wait at home. You gave me the address, and I'l manage.” Melissa smiled fondly and didn't argue anymore. “Okay, I'll go back first.” Forty

old, but it was

building, she

Melissa called, giving her a

her greeting, sadness made her eyes

everything that had happened to her, Julie was no stranger to the ups

settling on her stomach. “It must be so

no need

offered to help Julie carry her things, but Julie would have none of it. She went upstairs, easily

is nothing." Melissa held her belly

they arrived inside, Julie looked around and hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving at a

Luggage and took

some clothes, all the bag contained were

one’s old enough to go to kindergarten, I'l find a place and open a

came to her and wiped her

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

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words with confidence, but her certainty brought a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her own

tears. “From

up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today? Can I have a look?” Melissa

“You didn't have the check-up?” she asked curiously. “Or is there anything wrong with the baby? You can tell me,

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

probably thought he misheard

while, Julie whispered. “When you left, Mr. Fowler had gone to 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.”

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

The doorbell rang, and Julie gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She had not expected the man

It was Ryan.

to check on Melissa. His eyes went wide at the sight of Julie, and he asked in a low

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

want anything to do with

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was aware of his condition, and he knew that he would likely

inside Melissa's womb gave

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 no intention

plan on letting

volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie. She picked up the broom and went

here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had always been one to abuse the weak and

backward, both angry and embarrassed. “You'll regret

I want is a quiet life. If you keep pestering 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

out a cruel laugh. “Haha, I see you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't seen

It's none of your business. At the very least, he is leagues better than someone like you!” Her words hit

family is setting him up with someone.

those words,

a child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore him. He won't be able to do anything

“Melissa, are you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle down with another woman.” Melissa lowered her head and touched

woman who would be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was

calmness was a small

was two months away from giving

yet, she was

day, she accompanied Albert to the airport to pick up an important client. There had been no

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

these circumstances, Albert had to

to let her sit in the back

had always been single. Melissa heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he

pry

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Albert. He was a

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 woman beside him.

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding on to Marcus’

quietly,

and then at Marcus. He gave Melissa a gentle smile and asked, “What is it? Do you know him?" Melissa forced 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 Albert said this, he reached for the door

idea of going

she no longer wanted

while she was alone and pregnant his child. This

a year since they last saw each other, and now, Marcus eventually chose a girl from a background

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

had some disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't

you don't have to meet him. I'll just go over and say hello to him alone.” Melissa

stepped out of the car and hurried over

of Waston Group in Heron. Even though he was over 40, he still maintained his physical

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the time you behaved like a jerk,

removed her hand which she

Albert suddenly called out,

surprise.

Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’

on Valentine's Day,

accept them, he

going on for about twenty years

displeased with it. But over time, he became indifferent and began to consider it as Albert's contribution to

this story, he

but to admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive businessman,

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

2948 “She's just a friend,” Marcus clarified with a faint

said to Albert, “Hello, Uncle Albert!” Marcus quickly pulled his arm out of her grip. He wasn't a particularly

lifted his chin slightly in

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