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.

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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.” Melissa smiled fondly and didn't argue anymore. “Okay, I'll go back first.”

community she lived in was old, but it was

building, she saw Julie and her many bags

giving

of her greeting, sadness

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

her up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It

no need to

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

is nothing." Melissa held her belly and led

looked around and hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving at

Then, she opened her Luggage and took her things out

the bag contained were supplements for

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.

came to her and wiped her tears. “What are you crying for?”

You don't have to worry. We'll be able to take care of your child.” A

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was in jail, and her own

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

too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today?

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 tell me, Melissa. I've gone through what

I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did he see you?" Julie asked, surprise evident on her

misheard or it was her that others were

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

We'll be taking care of the child together. He can't know. You can't tell him." Julie let out a resigned sigh. “I can't

a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She

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

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 gave her the 400 thousand

to

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thought differently. Ryan was aware of his condition, and he knew that he would likely

growing inside Melissa's womb

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

plan on letting him

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

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

angry and embarrassed. “You'll regret this,

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

in the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus rub off on you? Maybe

Julie sneered. “So what? It's none of your business. At the very least, he is

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. Give up, Melissa. You

2946 With those

else would he be so persistent? Ignore him. He won't be able to do anything with me here.” Melissa gave her a calm

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

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

calmness was a

two months away from giving

yet, she was

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

circumstances, Albert had to bring her

in the back seat and talk to her from time to

heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had

to pry into

Eagles.

Albert. He

them. Walking at the very front was Marcus, with a woman beside him. Melissa recognized her. She remembered

Her name was Jessie.

that moment, she was holding on to Marcus’

quietly,

and 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,

Melissa didn't like the idea of going out to

longer wanted to have any connection

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

since they last saw each other, and now, Marcus

Ryan had talked about! Before Albert could get down from

immediately 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

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

out of the car and hurried over to open the rear

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

point, he 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 told my family I have a boyfriend, but they didn't believe me, and they even decided to send someone to follow

the time you behaved like a jerk, you should

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 him again, acting nice and

what a coincidence!” Albert suddenly

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

well-known fact in both Heron and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother,

and even on Valentine's Day, he would send

though Rena would usually refuse to accept them, he always

going on for about

But over time, he became indifferent and began to consider

first heard this story,

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

referring to Jessie who was still hanging

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

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

his chin

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