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

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 me the address, and

she lived in was old, but it

building,

Melissa called, giving

the warmth of her greeting, sadness made her eyes

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

up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing things all on your own." Julie asked no questions about

no need

head slightly. She offered to help Julie carry her things, but Julie would have none of it. She went

held her

inside, Julie looked around and hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving

Then, she opened her Luggage and

the

said, “I'l spend the next 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.

and wiped her tears.

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

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

tears. “From now on, we have

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

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

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

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

while, Julie 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

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

to Melissa.

It was Ryan.

wide at the sight of Julie, and he

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

growing inside Melissa's womb

willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the

plan on letting him know

his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the

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

and 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

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

least, he is leagues better than someone

Fowler family is setting him up

those

said. “I'm sure of it now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore him. He won't

Fowler might really settle

when she left that there would be a woman who would be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter of time.

a small relief

months away

yet, she was still

day, she accompanied Albert to the airport to pick up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated

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

circumstances, Albert had to bring

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

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

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

Eagles.

Albert. He was

black Limo across from them. Walking at the very front was Marcus, with a woman beside him. Melissa recognized her. She

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding on to Marcus’ arm

looked at them quietly, her

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

Melissa didn't like the idea of going out to

longer

his side, while she was alone and pregnant his child. This was a very awkward

saw each other, and now,

talked about! Before Albert

him at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think it's a good idea, Mr.

have to meet him. I'll just go over and

of the car and hurried over to open the rear door for

though he was over 40, he still maintained his physical charm. After all, he had a face and figure that belied

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 should really help me

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

and his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert,

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

her birthday and even on Valentine's Day, he would send her expensive

would usually refuse to accept

on for

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

heard this story,

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

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

2948 “She's just a friend,” Marcus clarified with

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

his chin

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