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

had more than enough space, and she invited Julie to live

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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

lived in was old, but it was clean

Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie and

called, giving her

her greeting, sadness made her eyes

the ups

stomach. “It must be so hard

no need

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

held her

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

Then, she opened her Luggage and

the bag contained were supplements

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

her and wiped her

“Twenty 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

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of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her own son didn't take her in. In the end, she had no one else

tears. “From now on, we

on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the

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.

spoke. “I didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did he see you?" Julie asked, surprise

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

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.” With a bitter smile, Melissa said, “We're not right for each other.” Julie kept her

can't tell him." Julie let out a resigned sigh.

to Melissa. “I'll go open the

It was Ryan.

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

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

want anything to do with

&

he knew that he would likely never be able to have his own

inside Melissa's womb gave

baby in 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.

on letting him know Melissa's

his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the

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

backward, both angry and embarrassed. “You'll regret this, Melissa." Melissa just ignored him.

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

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

your business. At the very least, he is leagues better than

won't ever want you. From what I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with someone. There will be no shortage

With those words, he

now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore him.

fine with this? Mr. Fowler

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

a small

months away from giving birth.

yet, she was still

to the airport to pick up an important client. There had been no

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

circumstances, Albert had to bring

enough to let her sit in the back seat and

the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when

pry into other people's private

Eagles.

He

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 family

Her name was Jessie.

that moment, she was holding on

looked at them quietly,

former boss." Albert's smile didn't

didn't like the idea of going out to

For one, she no longer wanted to have

and pregnant his child. This

half a year since they last saw each other,

must be that new girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked about! Before Albert

work back then and we didn't part on friendly

experience with him, I guess you don't have to meet him. I'll just go over and say hello to him alone.” Melissa breathed a sigh

of the car and hurried over

he still maintained his physical charm. After all, he had a

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

behaved like a jerk, you should really

and quickly removed her hand which she had placed on his arm, but Jessie drew closer to him

suddenly called

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

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

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

Rena would usually refuse to accept them, he always

on for about twenty

became indifferent and began to consider

this story, he

no choice but to admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive

smile, referring to Jessie who was still hanging on Marcus’ arm. “Care to introduce

2948 “She's just a friend,” Marcus

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 in

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