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 rented a decent

than enough space, and she invited Julie to live with

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at home. You gave me the address, and I'l manage.” Melissa smiled fondly and didn't argue anymore. “Okay, I'll

was old,

Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie

giving her

of her greeting, sadness

Julie was no stranger to the ups and downs of life. It would take a lot

her things, she grabbed Melissa's hand. Julie looked her up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing things all

was no need to

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

nothing." Melissa held her belly and

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

opened her Luggage and took

the

two 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 for our little angel.” Melissa's eyes watered. “Julie... she said, her voice

her tears. “What are you crying

asked softly. “Twenty years ago I had nothing too, and I'm just starting over now. You don't have to

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brought a pang 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

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

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

wrong with the baby? You can tell me, Melissa. I've gone through what you're going through now. I might be able to offer some advice.” Melissa shook her

finally spoke. “I didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I ran

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

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

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

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

It was Ryan.

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

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” house and gave

didn’t want anything to do with

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Ryan was aware of his condition, and he knew that he would likely never be

growing inside Melissa's womb gave

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,

plan on letting

was easy to guess what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father.

bastard! Don't even think about coming back here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had always been one to abuse the weak and fear the

angry and embarrassed.

me, you can't blame me for

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

very least, he is leagues better than someone like you!” Her words hit

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 no shortage of beautiful, upper-class women around him. Women you could never be.

2946 With those

unable to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore

“Melissa, are you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler might

Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter of time. There was no point in agonizing over

a small

two months away from

she was still

client. There had been no Books Chapters

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

enough to let her sit in the back

Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young, and he couldn't

wasn't one to pry into other people's private

Eagles.

He was

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

Her name was Jessie.

holding on to Marcus’ arm

looked at them quietly, her long

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 see. Then, let's go and say hello.” As Albert said this, he reached for the door

idea of going

2947 For one, she no longer wanted to have any

woman was by his side, while she was alone and

other, and now, Marcus eventually chose a

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

up a rather clumsy excuse. “I had some disagreements with him at work back then and we

with a smile, “Since you had an unpleasant 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 relief when

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

Even though he was over 40, he still maintained

keep a bit of distance?” But Jessie said with a pout like a spoiled child, “I told

like a jerk, you should

a good reason 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

what a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out, which startled the

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

Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself

celebrating her birthday and even on Valentine's

Rena would usually refuse to accept them,

been going on

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

Marcus first heard this

but to admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive businessman, but also

to Jessie who was still

friend,” Marcus clarified with a

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

chin slightly

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