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

space, and she invited Julie to

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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

was old, but

Melissa arrived at the apartment building,

giving

the warmth of her greeting, sadness made her eyes

stranger to the ups and downs of life. It would take

eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be so hard to

no need

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

nothing." Melissa held her belly and

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

opened her Luggage and took her things

all the

go to kindergarten, I'l find a place and open a small diner. With that, I'd be able to save some

came to her and wiped her tears. “What are you

I'm just starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able to

&

a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her own son didn't take

“From now

on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today? Can I have

able to guess what it meant. “You 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

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

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

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,

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. “I can't win over you. Okay. We will do it ourselves.” Melissa leaned

Julie gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go

It was Ryan.

that 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 knew he

left. She just met him by accident one time. Melissa didn't know what had gotten into him.

anything to do

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and he knew that he would likely never be able to

growing inside Melissa's

Marcus’ child. It was a descendant of the Fowlers. If Melissa would be willing to marry

on letting him know

his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie. She picked up the broom and went to

think about coming back here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan

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

for what I might do. For

out 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 off on you? Maybe you got it from sleeping with

least, he is leagues better than

scoffed at her. “Watch your mouth. Anyway, Marcus is done with you. He won't ever want you. From what I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with someone. There will be

With those

now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore him. He won't be able to do anything

paused, remembering Ryan's words. “Melissa, are you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler

would be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become

calmness was a

months away from

she

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

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

Albert had to bring her

in the back seat and talk

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

Eagles.

Albert. He was a good

them. Walking at the very front was Marcus, with a woman beside him. Melissa recognized her. She remembered

Her name was Jessie.

holding on

at them quietly, her long eyelashes

him?" Melissa forced a smile and answered, “He's my former boss." Albert's smile didn't falter.

idea of going

longer wanted to have

was alone and pregnant his

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

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

back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think it's a good idea, Mr. Waston.” Albert

smile, “Since you had an unpleasant experience with him, I guess you don't have to meet him.

of the car and hurried over to open the rear door

in Heron. Even though he was over 40, he still maintained his physical charm. After all, he had a face

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

time you behaved like a jerk, you should really help

grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she had placed on his arm, but Jessie drew closer to him again, acting

a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called

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

Heron and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself also

was celebrating her birthday and even on Valentine's Day, he would send

Rena would usually refuse to accept them, he always

had been going on for

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

heard this story, he was left

was not only a quite impressive businessman, but also an affectionate

who was still hanging on

a friend,”

Jessie immediately grabbed his hand even tighter and said to Albert, “Hello, Uncle Albert!” Marcus 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

his chin slightly in

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