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 a decent

and she invited Julie to

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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 minutes later,

she lived in was old, but it was

as Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she

Melissa called, giving her

the warmth of her greeting, sadness made her eyes

happened to her, Julie was no stranger to the ups

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 questions about the

was no

Julie carry her things, but Julie would have none of it. She went

is nothing." Melissa held

and hummed with satisfaction. “Your

she opened her Luggage and took her

from some clothes, all the

a place and open a small diner. With that, I'd be able

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

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Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and

Melissa's tears. “From now

on me, and I'l be counting on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today? Can I have a look?” Melissa answered with

“Or is there anything wrong with the baby? You can tell me, Melissa. I've gone through what

was a long pause before she finally spoke. “I didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did he see you?" Julie asked, surprise evident

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

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 fixed

say 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

light pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.”

It was Ryan.

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

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

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

growing inside Melissa's womb gave him

Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his own. Marcus would

plan on letting him know

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

Don't even think about coming back here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had

angry and embarrassed. “You'll regret

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 her for a long

he let 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

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

I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with

those words, he stormed

the door after him and said. “I'm sure of it now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be

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

be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day

a small relief

two months away from giving

she was

up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters

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 only one in the entire secretariat division

of these circumstances, Albert had to bring her with

to let her sit in the back seat

and he had always been single. Melissa heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he

wasn't one to pry into other people's

Eagles.

respected Albert. He was a

they arrived at the airport. As soon as the 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

Her name was Jessie.

she was holding on to

them quietly,

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

the idea of going out

For one, she no longer wanted to have

she was alone and pregnant his child. This

been over half a year since they last saw each other,

of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked about! Before Albert could get down from the car, Melissa

a rather clumsy excuse. “I had some disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think it's a good idea, Mr. Waston.” Albert

have to meet him. I'll just go over

driver, when he heard what Albert said, quickly stepped out of the car and hurried over

40, he still maintained his physical charm. After

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

time you behaved like a jerk,

should help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her

a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out, which startled

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

in both Heron and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena.

Rena was celebrating her birthday and even on Valentine's Day,

refuse to accept them,

going on for about

and began to consider it as Albert's contribution to the Fowler family since he

heard this story, he

had no choice but to admit to himself that Albert was not

a smile, referring to Jessie who was still hanging

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

“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

lifted his chin

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