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 decent

and she invited Julie to live with

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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.”

community she lived in was old, but it was clean

at the apartment building, she saw Julie and

giving her a

the warmth of her greeting, sadness made

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

and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing

no need

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

held her belly and led

and hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving

Luggage and took

all the

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,

wiped her

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

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had said the words with confidence, but her certainty brought a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her

Melissa's tears. “From now on,

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

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. I've gone through what you're going through now. I might be able to offer

she finally spoke. “I didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.”

was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it

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

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

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

It was Ryan.

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 recognized Ryan. She knew he

met him by accident one time. Melissa didn't know what had gotten into him. He had sold his parents” house and gave her the 400 thousand dollars he got from it. She took the money and

didn’t want anything to do with Ryan

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

life growing inside Melissa's womb

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

he plan on letting him

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

kill you!"

a few steps backward, both angry and embarrassed. “You'll regret

pestering me, you can't blame me for what I might do. For example, your precious job... Think it over and choose wisely.”

a year that I hadn't seen you.

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

at 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

With those

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

sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler might

one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter of time. There

a small relief

away from giving birth.

she

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

the client was from abroad, they couldn't find a

Albert had to

let her sit in the back seat and talk

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

pry into other

Eagles.

He was a good

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.

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding on to

quietly, her long eyelashes

a smile and answered, “He's my former boss." Albert's smile

the idea of

2947 For one, she no longer

alone and pregnant his

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

had talked about!

made up 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.”

he said 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

of the car and hurried over

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

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

like a jerk, you should

think that's a good reason why I should help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she had placed on

what a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out,

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

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

birthday and even on Valentine's Day, he

usually refuse to accept them, he always

been going on for about twenty

But over time, he became indifferent and began to consider it as Albert's contribution to the

this story, he was

was not only a quite impressive businessman, but also an affectionate romantic.

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

a friend,” Marcus

immediately grabbed his hand even tighter and said to Albert, “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

his chin slightly

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