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.

to Duefron and rented a

enough space, and

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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

old, but

arrived at the apartment building, she

giving her a

her greeting, sadness

her, Julie was no stranger to the ups

things, she grabbed Melissa's hand. Julie looked her up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be

no

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

is nothing." Melissa held her

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

and took her things out

the bag contained were

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

her tears. “What are you

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

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brought a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her own

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

and I'l be counting on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up

be able to guess what it meant. “You didn't have the check-up?” she asked curiously. “Or is there anything wrong with the

the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did

“No. Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that others were calling.” Julie carefully

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

the child together. He can't know. You can't tell him." Julie let out a

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

It was Ryan.

went wide at the sight of Julie, and he asked in a low voice, “Is Melissa here?” (Eagles) Julie recognized

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

didn’t want anything to

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and he knew that he

Melissa's womb

stomach was Marcus’ child. It was a descendant of the Fowlers. If Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the

he plan on letting him know

He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie. She picked

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

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

If you keep pestering me, you can't blame me for what I

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

It's none of your business. At the very least, he

setting him

those words,

sure of it now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent?

fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle down with

would be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter of time. There was no point in agonizing over something she had long accepted as

calmness was a small relief to

months away from giving birth.

she

Albert to the airport to pick up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All

for her 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

of these circumstances, Albert had

was considerate enough to let her sit in the back seat and talk to her from time

heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an

pry

Eagles.

respected Albert. He was

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 beside him. Melissa recognized her. She remembered the woman as the daughter of a rich

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding on

looked at them quietly, her long eyelashes

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

idea of going out to meet

no longer

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

each other, and now, Marcus eventually

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

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

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

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

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

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.

the time you behaved like a jerk, you should really help me with

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 to him again, acting

Albert suddenly

in surprise. “Uncle

and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself also never made

birthday and even on Valentine's Day,

refuse to accept them, he always insisted that she

had been going on for about

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

Marcus first heard this story, he was left

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

who was still hanging

friend,” Marcus

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

his chin slightly

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