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.

Duefron and rented a

enough space, and she invited Julie to

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in Duefron and Melissa wanted 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

she lived in was old, but it

at the apartment building, she saw

Melissa called, giving her a

her greeting,

happened to her, Julie was no stranger to the ups and downs of life.

her stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing things all on your own." Julie asked no

was no

things, but Julie would have none of

held her

arrived inside, Julie looked around and hummed with satisfaction. “Your

her Luggage and took her things

from some clothes, all the bag contained were supplements for

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

her tears. “What are you

years ago I had nothing too, and I'm just starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able to

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her certainty brought a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was

drying Melissa's tears. “From now

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

wrong with the baby? You can tell me,

check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the

misheard or it

you don't want to give you two another chance? From how I

can't know. You can't tell him." Julie let out a resigned sigh. “I can't win over you. Okay. We will

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

It was Ryan.

Melissa. His eyes went wide at the sight of Julie, and he

eyes at him, she asked, “What are you doing here?” Ryan 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 what had gotten into him. He had sold his parents”

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

growing inside Melissa's womb

her stomach was 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 of ever telling

plan on letting

what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the

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

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

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 her for a long

I see you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did

the very least, he is leagues better

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

those

“I'm sure of it now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so

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

there would be a woman who would be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become

a small relief

two months away from giving

yet, she

important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated

that the client was from abroad, they couldn't find a proper translator in time and Melissa was the only one

of these circumstances, Albert had to

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

employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young, and he couldn't bring himself to love anyone

one to pry into other

Eagles.

respected Albert. He was a

from them. Walking at the very front was

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding on to Marcus’ arm

at them 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

didn't like the idea of going

no longer

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

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

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

at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms.

an unpleasant experience with him, I guess you don't have to meet him. I'll just go

out of the car and hurried over to

though he was over 40, he still maintained

“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 not for James’ sake, at least Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated

a jerk, you

don't think that's a good reason why I should help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand

Albert suddenly called out, which

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

Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself also never made any effort to conceal this

on Valentine's Day, he

though Rena would usually refuse to accept them, he always insisted that she

had been going on for

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

Marcus first heard this story, he was left

that Albert was not only

Albert asked with a smile, referring to Jessie who was still hanging on Marcus’ arm. “Care

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

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,”

lifted his chin slightly

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