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

space, and she

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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 back

she lived in was old, but it was clean

apartment building,

called, giving

of her greeting, sadness made her eyes

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

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 on

no

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

held her belly and led the

with satisfaction. “Your baby's

and took her things

all the bag

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. With that, I'd be able to save some college funds for our little angel.” Melissa's

her tears. “What are you

nothing too, and I'm just starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able to take care of your child.” A bittersweet smile appeared

& Stay

Julie's husband was in jail, and her own son didn't take her in. In the end, she had

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

Then, she brought up another

able to guess what it meant. “You didn't have the check-up?” she asked curiously. “Or is there anything wrong with the baby? You can

check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did he see you?" Julie asked, surprise evident

“No. Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that

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

He can't know. You can't tell him." Julie let out

and Julie gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go

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

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” house and

want anything to do with Ryan

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knew that he would likely never be able to have his

growing inside Melissa's womb

If Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his

he plan on

was easy to guess what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie. She picked up the broom and went to hit

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

angry and embarrassed. “You'll

for what

in the half a year that

the very least, he is leagues better than someone like

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 will be no shortage

2946 With those words, he

have a child. Why else would he

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

place by Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a

was a small

was two months away from giving

yet, she was still

client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily

for the 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 who

of these circumstances, Albert had to

enough to let her sit in the back seat and

years old, and he had always been single. Melissa heard from the 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

Eagles.

respected Albert. He

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. She remembered the woman as

Her name was Jessie.

holding

quietly, her long eyelashes

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

like the idea of going

longer wanted to have any

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

last saw each other, and now, Marcus

that Ryan had talked about! Before Albert could get down from the car, Melissa

work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think it's

meet him. I'll just go over and say hello

stepped out of

president of Waston Group in Heron. Even though he was over 40, he still maintained his physical

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 told my family I

you behaved like a jerk, you should

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 him again, acting nice

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

quickly looked up and his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert, why are you in Duefron?”

in both Heron and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert

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

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

on for

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

Marcus first heard this story, he was

had no choice but to admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive businessman, but also

a smile, referring to Jessie who

a friend,” Marcus clarified

“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 to board,” he said to Albert after checking the time

lifted his chin slightly in

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